Click the 'X' on the gadget's toolbar or right-click it and select Close gadget . Most Popular Windows 7 Gadgets
Despite their popularity, Microsoft officially retired the Gadgets feature with the release of Windows 8. The primary reason? Security. desktop gadgets windows 7
Before they were an app, they were a gadget. Yellow squares cluttering your desktop with grocery lists and passwords (which, in hindsight, was a terrible idea). We miss the scribbly font. Click the 'X' on the gadget's toolbar or
Let’s take a trip down memory lane to a simpler time—before smartphones ruled our lives and when desktop customization was a competitive sport. Here are the Windows 7 gadgets we still think about: Security
Do you have a favorite that didn't make the list? Let us know!
Hovering over an active gadget reveals a small toolbar. Use the wrench icon (Options) to change settings like time zones for clocks or locations for weather. The opacity can also be adjusted by right-clicking a gadget, allowing it to fade when not in use.