In that context, a few strategically placed widgets can make the desktop far more useful without making it feel cluttered.

Right on my Mac desktop, I can check my mouse battery (38% and dropping), see where my son Ian is (at work), get the latest weather update (hello, sunny Phoenix!), and even keep track of time with a ...

It’s easy to fall into habits with an operating system. Once something works, most of us stop looking for better ways to do ...

Windows 11 may get a slightly detached “Floating Widgets” panel, perhaps reintroducing Live Tiles in a different avatar. The experimental feature is present in the latest test versions of Windows 11 ...

To make Windows look like macOS Tahoe 26, start by applying the new macOS wallpapers, cursors, and widgets to match Apple’s Liquid Glass aesthetic. Then, revamp File Explorer using custom themes and ...

Microsoft is testing Start Menu Companions on the latest Windows 11 beta build. These are apps that provide Adaptive Cards that will be displayed on the left or right of the Start Menu. These cards ...

Windows 11 is now three years old, and over the years there have been several major updates that have both added new features and changed the look and feel. It’s easy to miss out on all the smart ...

Windows 11 may soon have a new home for the widget button for those with the taskbar aligned to the left. Windows 11 build 22635.3420, which was released in the Beta Channel on March 29, 2024, moves ...