Vista sidebar gadgets are very need specific and there is a great selection to suit your needs. If you’re looking for somewhere to start, this list is for you – providing the best gadgets available for the every day user.
Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.25a
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This gadget shows CPU usage % (for 2 cores ), RAM Usage %, RAM info (total, used, amount left.) Great tool for monitoring the state of your PC. |
Download Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.25a Here |
App Launcher
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Launch applications from the sidebar by clicking the icons. Easily change the background or add your own custom backgrounds. Too many features to list! |
Download App Launcher Here |
Control System With Search
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With this Control System With Search you can simply control standby, shutdown, restart, logoff or hibernate your Computer from your Windows Sidebar. And also contains 16 skins. |
Download Control System With Search Here |
RSS To Speech
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This software downloads RSS feeds from any Web sites and then reads them using Text-to-Speech and shows the feeds on good-looking black screen. After installation the program will use default computer’s voice. Now it is possible to set speech speed and volume. |
Download RSS To Speech Here |
Facebook Photos
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Slideshow of your friend’s photos, and easy photo upload. |
Download Facebook Photos Here |
Wireless Network Monitor
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This gadget displays your wireless network’s current status and details, such as the Connection Status, SSID, Signal Strength and Security Status. When opened, the gadget displays the SSID and Signal Strength. Click on the SSID to open the details flyout for all the network details. |
Download Wireless Network Monitor Here |
Atom/RSS News Reader
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A gadget that lets you get a sneak preview of your favorite feeds around the web. You can have the latest news, the latest posts from your favorite blogs, the latest posts from your favorite forums, the latest e-mails, etc, all in one gadget. |
Download Atom/RSS News Reader Here |
Imp’s Drive Info
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This gadget allows you to monitor one or more of your PC’s drives. You also get quick access to the drives monitored by clicking on drive’s icon. |
Download Imp’s Drive Info Here |
Goal Tracker
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Track your goals from your Windows Vista sidebar! Happy, healthy and productive. It’s what most employers want of their employees, and for good reason: more gets done, and health care costs are lower. And the fortunate thing is, most employees want exactly the same thing. Limeade was founded on the belief that clinical health, well-being and organizational health are inextricably related.We call this employee vitality, and we give companies the scientifically-proven tools they need to measure and improve it. Employees use Limeade to understand and take charge of their own well-being, connecting with the people, tools and resources they need to improve. Limeade’s modular, adaptable approach allows employers to implement just the right solution for them. Deployment is a snap, and the user experience is cohesive and engaging. |
Download Goal Tracker Here |
Sidebar Pong
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Play a pong clone on the Windows Sidebar. It’s difficult, but possible to win. Concentrate! |
Download Sidebar Pong Here |
BONUS: Visual Studio 2008 Tip of the Day
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Daily tips on using Visual Studio 2008. |
Download Visual Studio 2008 Tip of the Day Here |
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