Microsoft Gadgets vs Yahoo Widget
A side-by-side look at Microsoft Gadgets and Yahoo Widget. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Microsoft Gadgets
Os & Utilities
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.
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Yahoo Widget
Online Services
Yahoo Widget was a widget engine that was launched by Yahoo in 2005. It enabled users to display mini-applications such as weather reports, news tickers, and games on their computer desktop. Yahoo discontinued the service in 2012.
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