Desktop Sidebar

When Microsoft built Windows Vista there thought it would be a good thing to have a some gadgets on the desktop. Gadgets like a clock, note pad, or even a picture sideshow. These would be nice little things that would be there as little reminders to the computer user.

Vista comes with a few stock gadgets. However you can download more gadgets from Microsoft's Gadgets Gallery.

Below is how you can add and remove gadgets from the sidebar. It is here you can edit the sidebar's properties and options.

• Left click on the Vista start button
  
• Move your cursor over and open the All Programs.
• Select Accessories,
  
• Then drag your mouse to Windows Sidebar and left click.

Another place you can go to edit Vista's Sidebar is by doing the following.

• Left click on Vista's start button.
• Go to Control Panel
  
• Left click on Appearance and Personalization.
  
• Click on Windows Sidebar Properties.
• Configure your sidebar settings and then click "OK."