Microsoft Gadgets vs Requestly

Microsoft Gadgets

Description: Microsoft Gadgets were mini-applications and feeds that could be placed on the Windows Vista and Windows 7 desktop. They provided information at a glance, like news feeds, clocks, and slideshows.

Type: software

Requestly

Description: Requestly is a browser extension and web debugging proxy that allows you to modify network requests and responses. It can be used for testing, debugging, automation, mock REST APIs, and modifying requests and responses on the fly.

Type: software

Microsoft Gadgets Features

• Mini-applications that run on Windows desktop
• Displayed information like news, weather, clocks, calendars
• Customizable widgets for personal use
• RSS/Atom feed support
• Sidebar for organizing gadgets
• Scripting support

Requestly Features

• Modify HTTP requests
• Mock REST APIs
• Modify responses
• Automate workflows
• Debug network requests
• Test API endpoints