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

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The key new feature in macOS Sonoma is the ability to add widgets to the Desktop. They’re no longer banished to the notification shade that slides opens when you click on the time in the menu bar. In ...

You can put the weather report, sports scores, your calendar, and other information right on your desktop in macOS Sonoma. We show you how. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products ...

Microsoft has re-introduced a side widget in Windows 11, but it lacks the customization and some functionalities that you might want. I really used to like the classic desktop gadgets in Windows 7 and ...