Integration for gadgets and desktop customization in newer Windows versions including Windows 7, 8 and 10
8GadgetPack 37 is a freeware Windows 8 gadget app and widget, developed by Helmut Buhler for Windows.
It is capable of connecting to online services such as Twitter and YouTube.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below. We've also created some screenshots of 8GadgetPack to illustrate the user interface and show the overall usage and features of this Windows 8 gadget program.
A collection of gadgets for Windows 8
GadgetPack is a small utility with which you can install the original Gadget program files on Windows 8.
When 8GadgetPack is installed you can open and install .gadget files made for Windows Vista or Windows 7. But be careful, gadgets can contain, just like other programs, viruses or trojans.
To access the directory where the gadgets are saved, open an explorer window, click on the top at the address bar and paste the following text: "%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Sidebar\Gadgets". Each folder there contains a gadget and you can do with them whatever you like. If you screw up, select "Reset all gadgets" in the 8Gadgetpack Tools.
Features of 8GadgetPack
- Calendars: View multiple calendars and create reminders.
- Clocks: Display multiple time zones and analog clocks.
- Copy & Paste: Copy and paste texts, images and URLs.
- Customization: Easily customize widget settings and appearance.
- Display: Gadget window can be resized or hidden.
- Hotkeys: Assign hotkeys to open gadgets quickly.
- Layout: Arrange gadgets into multiple columns and rows.
- Notifications: Receive notifications of new emails and more.
- Performance: Optimized for low CPU and memory usage.
- Search: Quickly search the Web or your PC with a single click.
- Security: Supports Windows security settings.
- Stocks: Keep track of stock information in real time.
- Updates: Automatically checks for and installs new gadgets.
- Weather: View current and forecasted weather conditions.
- Widgets: Over 50 different gadgets to choose from.
Compatibility and License
8GadgetPack is provided under a freeware license on Windows from Windows widgets with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 37.0.0 is the latest version last time we checked.
Helmut Buhler accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.
What version of Windows can 8GadgetPack run on?
8GadgetPack can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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