Download the Google Desktop program with the widget archive. Unpack the archive, install and run the program. In the settings, turn on: "sidebar" and "always on top of other windows". Install widgets by launching the appropriate files with the gg extension - they will appear in the sidebar.
Here are some of my favorite Widgets:
1. Gmail widget. It is fully functional, all the basic functions of the mail client are always in sight and at the distance of one click - you can: reply, search, write new letters, view correspondence, view any folders. When a new email appears in Gmail, it automatically appears in the widget. This is very convenient and reduces a lot of clicks when actively working in Gmail - the existence of Google Desktop on your computer is already justified by this widget alone.
I even redirected my corporate email to Gmail. If you only use Outlook, you often don't know about emails right away. You always need to start it and you need to open it every time to read the letter.
Since January 2014, this gadget has stopped working. If anyone finds a way to make it work, be sure to write in the comments.
2. Google Calendar widget. You can create events in one click: “Create a new event” and write, for example, “Dinner with Mikhail tomorrow at 11.00”. The widget will recognize the time and the word "tomorrow" and correctly add the event to your Google calendar. If you click on "View Calendar", it will open in the browser. This calendar naturally syncs with your Android devices.
3. Google Docs widget. You can open, search, download and create documents. The latter feature shocked performance, but it's easy to fix.
We install the extension for Firefox - Redirector and create a rule in its settings:
Example URL: https://docs.google.com/MiscCommands?command=newdoc
Include Pattern: https://docs.google.com/MiscCommands?command=newdoc
Redirect To: https://docs.google.com/document/create
Pattern Type: Wildcard
4. Search widget allows you to search anywhere and with many options.
5. Other widgets: clock, exchange rates, news, RSS widgets, calculator, weather, pictures, system monitors, file managers. I added them to the archive - suddenly someone will come in handy. Before the panel was closed, a great variety of different Widgets were developed (albeit most of them useless), but all of them have also sunk into oblivion and even finding them is already problematic.
Of all, I need the Weather Widget, but it stopped working - if anyone can restore it to work or find a replacement, I will be grateful. If you open the Widget file in Notepad, you can edit the code there - it is more or less simple.
Google Desktop lost support and became unavailable for download on September 14, 2011. Support and development of widgets for Windows 7 was also phased out, but there were never really usable widgets. And now, it seems that there are no such programs on Big Computers - although, as Android has shown, gadgets-widgets are convenient.
If you know more similar programs, write in the comments.
Do you want your visitors to be able to find the latest news, weather forecast, calendar, games and other interesting elements on your website pages?
One way to get your hands on this wealth is to use the free library. google gadgets
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What are Google Gadgets?
Gadget, translated from English, means "gadget, technical novelty, trinket."
Gadgets are small script programs that offer you dynamic content placed on any web page, such as: currency converter, calendar, to-do list, various calculators (for example, shipping cost calculator), news, games, open chats, etc. ... With the help of gadgets, you can liven up your pages and make them more interesting.
Choosing a gadget.
Google's Gadgets Library offers a wide variety of gadgets of all kinds, categorized as news, tools, communications, entertainment and games, finance, sports, lifestyle, technology, and new content. You can browse through these categories and choose a gadget that matches your site's theme.
We get the code for Google gadgets.
For example, select the Google gadget - "Calendar-informer".
In the window that opens, set up the calendar for the site design.
The setting options may differ from gadget to gadget. Most often it is possible to add your own name for the gadget. The size of the gadget can also be edited.
All changes made can be seen immediately.
When you're done with the setup, click Get Button Code.
The code will be displayed in the same window, just below the gadget in a rectangle, as shown in the figure.
Copy the code (make sure to copy).
Adding a Google gadget to a web page.
This code needs to be added to your web page.
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Unlike Apple, Google spent almost no time on the technical characteristics of new products, their resolution and the speed of microchips. The head of the company, Sundar Pichai, focused all the public's attention on artificial intelligence, highlighting its importance to Google, according to the New York Times. “AI is rethinking how information technology should work,” he said in his opening speech.
Google Pixel 2 and 2XL
Two new smartphones with Android 8.1 Oreo are available for pre-order today. Both have the same specs, wide OLED screens, 12MP cameras, no headphone jacks, but a USB-C adapter. There are no wireless charging functions like Samsung or Apple, but in 15 minutes you can replenish the battery for 7 hours. Both phones are ready to work with augmented reality apps and Google Lens. The 5.5-inch Pixel 2 starts at $ 649, and the 6-inch Pixel 2XL starts at $ 849.
Google Pixel headphones
Compatible with newer Pixel smartphones and devices with Android Nougat and above. Equipped with built-in Google Assistant voice and can report incoming messages and answer user questions. Their most attractive feature is their ability to translate from 40 languages in real time. They hold a charge up to 4 hours. Price - $ 159.
Google Clips camera
The compact AI camera can be placed in a room or hung on clothes. She herself will recognize the faces of family members and take memorable photos. "Nothing escapes her gaze if you don't want to," Google says. Price - $ 249.
Google Home devices
The rounded, cloth-covered Mini speaker is Google's answer to the Amazon Echo Dot. With a touch, you can pause the music or change the composition. Connects to any other Bluetooth speaker or Chromecast device. Price - $ 49.
The larger and more powerful Max generates sound depending on the parameters of the room in which it is located, and can hear commands even through the noise of the music. Over time, he will learn to understand when to turn up the volume, and when to turn down, and recognize the song by a few lines spoken aloud. Price - $ 399.
Pixel laptop
A new touchscreen Pixelbook with the same operating system as the Chromebook, but enhanced with the Google Assistant, so you can talk to programs. It can be used as a regular laptop or as a tablet with a 12.3 inch screen. Includes a stylus, developed in collaboration with Wacom. The starting price is $ 999, for the stylus they ask for another $ 99.
Daydream VR headset
An updated version of VR glasses with new lenses, built-in stereo and soft cloth. Price - $ 99.
