Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your desktop gadgets
Desktop gadgets are mini programs that offer information at a glance and provide quick access to frequently used tools. But did you know that there are lots of ways to make your gadgets more efficient, useful, and fun? Here are a few tips and tricks you can try. Learn: Resize gadgets to get more information; Sneak a peek at your gadgets; Change the face of your gadgets; Hide gadgets for a cleaner desktop; Get more gadgets;

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Desktop gadgets: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about desktop gadgets. Some of the gadgets that were available in Windows Vista are unavailable in Windows 7. How do gadgets work? What are some of the gadgets that come with this version of Windows? Can I install more gadgets? How do I uninstall a gadget? How do I add and remove gadgets from my desktop? Can I use gadgets that were designed for a 32-bit version of Windows on a 64-bit version of Windows?

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Customize desktop gadgets
You can customize desktop gadgets by changing their settings, resizing them, keeping them on top of other windows, moving them anywhere on the desktop, and making other changes.Watch this video to learn how to customize desktop gadgets.

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Temporarily preview the desktop using Aero Peek
You can temporarily view the desktop using Peek. This can be useful for quickly viewing desktop gadgets and folders, or when you don't want to minimize all open windows and then have to restore them. Watch this video to learn how to preview the desktop using Peek.

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Desktop gadgets (overview)
Windows contains mini-programs called gadgets, which offer information at a glance and provide easy access to frequently used tools. For example, you can use gadgets to display a picture slide show or view continuously updated headlines.

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Gadgets
Gadgets put information and fun-like news, pictures, games, and the phases of the moon-right on your desktop. In Windows Vista, gadgets were corralled in the Sidebar. Windows 7 sets them free on the screen, where you can move and resize them as you like.

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Personalizing your computer
You can add a personal touch to your computer by changing the computer's theme, color, sounds, desktop background, screen saver, font size, and user account picture. You can also select specific gadgets for your desktop. Learn: themes, aero, sounds, wallpapers, screen savers, fonts, user account pictures and desktop gadgets.

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Desktop
With Windows 7, we've made it easier to get more done on the desktop. Learn: New ways to juggle windows, Spectacular new wallpapers, Retooled taskbar, Improved gadgets.

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Turn System Restore on or off
System Restore regularly tracks changes to your computer's system files and uses a feature called system protection to create restore points. System protection is turned on by default on the hard disk that Windows is installed on. You can turn on System Restore for other disks by turning on system protection for those disks. Watch this video to learn how to turn System Restore on or off.

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System Restore: frequently asked questions
Here are answers to some common questions about System Restore. How does System Restore work? Can I undo the changes System Restore makes? What files are changed during a system restore? How do I choose a restore point? How long are restore points saved? What if System Restore doesn't fix the problem?

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