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Windows 7. Windows Gadgets. Gadgets. Mini-programs which offer information at a glance Proved easy access to frequently used tools. Adding Gadgets to the Desktop. 1. Right click anywhere on the desktop. 2. Click on, Gadgets.
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Windows 7 Windows Gadgets
Gadgets • Mini-programs which offer information at a glance • Proved easy access to frequently used tools
Adding Gadgets to the Desktop 1. Right click anywhere on the desktop 2. Click on, Gadgets
Drag the Calendar, Clock, Weather and Feed Headlines anywhere on the desktop.(After you are finished, click the x to close the window) Notice the View Feeds icon
Feed Headlines Gadget(Allows a news feed to display on your desktop) Make sure you are connected to the Internet before you complete this task Open Internet Explorer Type in, www.msnbc.com 3. Click on, View Feeds icon 5. Close the window 4. Click on, Subscribe to this feed
1. Click on, Options 2. Click on, msnbc.com 3. Click on, OK 4. Click on, Larger Size
Changing the Weather Gadget to the weather in your locale 2. Type in, Newark in the Search box 1. Click on the options icon 3. Click on the Search icon
Changing the Weather Gadget to the weather in your locale 1. Click on the Newark, Ohio icon 2. Click OK The weather for Newark, Ohio is now displayed
1. Click on the Larger Size icon A larger more detailed view is displayed