Widgets aren't useless, Microsoft just buried the good parts.

Windows 11 widgets streamline your workflow by offering quick access to tools and info—no need to open apps. Top picks include Outlook Calendar (view/add events), Sports (scores/leagues via MSN), To ...

Like most people, you probably find yourself in front of your PC for the better part of the day, whether it's to put the final touches on a school presentation video or wrap up a business report due ...

Windows 11 has a bunch of lock screen widgets, but you can only have all of them or none. Fortunately, Microsoft appears to be fixing that. If you do not mess with your Windows Update settings, your ...

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Last week, a pair of widgets rolled out with an Insider build of Windows 11. It's now possible to test out the Spotify and Phone Link widgets if you're running the latest preview build. Catching up on ...

In the latest Windows 11 update, Microsoft has introduced a convenient way to keep track of your computer's performance right from the widget panel. This exciting development comes in the form of four ...

The spiritual, nostalgic return of Windows Gadgets. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Microsoft is working on letting users pin ...

In brief: There are plenty of ways to monitor system resources in Windows 11, not least the slew of third-party apps that are available, but Microsoft has introduced another method: widgets that ...