gadgets

I'm running the latest version of Windows 11. I run a few Rainmeter Gadgets too. Particularly the CPU Usage gadget. I have my computer set up to turn off the display after a certain amount of time. Then the display turns back on when I move the mouse. Lately when it starts back up the CPU...

I have two Ethernet networked HP laptops running side by side, both of which were upgraded simultaneously to 20H2 with all updates via in-place installs from an ISO created with the Media Creation Tool, copied to both desktops, then mounted and used to do the upgrade. After that was finished...

I just installed 20H2 with an in-place upgrade plus the latest updates on 2 HP laptops (different models). I have had no problems with the 15bs234wm, but I have several on the 15da0053wm. It has a 1 TB WD PCIe/NVMe which I installed just after completing the upgrade/updates, which I cloned from...

Hi! I'm using Windows 10 with GadgetPack installed but found this problem also before I upgraded from Windows 7. Slideshow gadget has button to view image in associated picture viewer. When I click this button it opens nothing, no any window, no action. After installation of Windows (7 and 10...

Hi there. There are gadgets... for Windows 10. I found one in the Store. You'll see it in my third screen... it's the upper one. Had to pay a whole 1.30 for it..:-) It has many options. I love tweaking and twisting the OS, until I have to re-install the dang thing, cause I went too far...

When I think back on a lifetime of giving holidays, I don’t always remember the exact presents or the pattern of the wrapping paper. What I recall clearly, though, is that smile, that laugh of someone unwrapping the perfect gift. For me – and from me – those gifts often had technology at the...

With Father’s Day just around the corner and graduation season in full force, you won’t want to miss these steep discounts coming to Microsoft Store and other partner retailers this month! If your Dad or recent grad is a gadget geek, mark your calendar so you don’t miss out. Link Removed 1...

I think is a virtual desktop manager. I can activate with the mouse left click touching the left border of my screen. Then appear three points in the bottom of the screen. Like this http://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/9039/Q9qqUz.png thanks

Hello, I just purchased a new Lenovo laptop, and I didn't realize it only had 3 USB ports. I need 4. What's the best/cheapest option to get an adapter that allows two USB's into one of my laptop ports? I looked on Amazon, but maybe I wasn't searching right because I wasn't finding much...

I just bought a laptop with a finger print reader, Asus Q324UA. Device Manager reports the device is working and the driver is current. On Windows 10 logon options, the fingerprint setup finishes with a message that says finger print can now be used to logon. But, when I try to logon using the...

Link Removed Gadget geeks, get ready. If you’re looking to upgrade your tech this holiday, there’s no better time to buy than Black Friday. Microsoft Store and other retailers across the country are offering some of the steepest discounts of the year on Microsoft’s hottest selling PCs and game...

When the non-descript box arrived, I didn’t know what to expect. As most of you know, I have miscellaneous gadgets show up regularly for me to test and review. This was one of them, and after the unboxing and inspection, I fully expected this product to be laughable. But that wasn’t the case...

Just a quick heads-up here – and really nothing more than that. I’m not quite ready to go on an in-depth discussion about hard dates or the specs of what exactly might be on the way, but take this as offered. The story goes that just seeing the train passenger wearing a Microsoft Band 2 was...

The first NexDock units are finally arriving this week after a setback at the manufacturing facility in China about six weeks ago. read more Continue reading...

Xiaomi's Mi Band 2 might be one of the best entry-level fitness trackers available. read more Continue reading...

Reportedly, a Surface Pro 3 owner has been able to recondition his failing SIMPLO battery back to life. read more Continue reading...

Here in our family, we have at least 4 of the original Microsoft Surface Pros in constant use. The originals are about as solid and trustworthy as the old IBM Microchannel PCs. They just won’t die. And, I know many of you are still running these tablets for various things. read more Continue...

desktop weather gaget Says no internet connection this happened yesterday on 3 different comp/ all win10. ie11 my weather gadget on the desktop says no internet connection I tryed to reinstall the app. now it says the same and cannot even find the zip code for my city. i have IE11 working...

Is there a compatible app to the Windows 7 sidebar Calendar gadget that works with Windows 10?

If you are looking for a charging stand for your Microsoft Band 2 then check out this new offering from the Microsoft Store. read more Continue reading...