Use your sidebar gadgets on Windows 8

Don't give up your gadgets!

http://8gadgetpack.bplaced.net/
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First, a little history.

Since Vista, I've used  sidebar gadgets, and do the same with Windows7. I won't do without them anytime soon. What I missed, however was the actual sidebar to dock the gadgets on.

Enter a gadget that does just that, called 7 Sidebar.  I've used it since Win7 released and it does exactly what it is supposed to do, plus it is skinnable and can show open windows. No crapware, no issues, and gets updates. 100% free!

Now to the good part for you gadget users. The latest update linked me to an app  I'm sure all you gadget lovers will find use for in Windows 8.

They now make an app that will let you use your gadgets with Windows 8! (see external link)

Back up your gadget installers or files. You don't need to say good-bye to them just yet!

I can't personally try it as I'm not touching Win8, but I trust this software company. Try it out and see for yourself.

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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I may have to take a look at that Wizard. 

So when you say it is skinnable are you saying that it will use whatever WBs you are using to skin it?

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Wow, The Wiz made a post. That never happens!   Thanks Wiz! This is cool!!! 

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Philly0381, reply 2
So when you say it is skinnable are you saying that it will use whatever WBs you are using to skin it?

No, it comes with it's own skins, but it is easy to make your own and add them. It's so easy, even I did a few. ;P   Someone with real talent will have no trouble matching a WB. (when SD releases WB for Win8)

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Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks Wiz, it may come in handy when I have a gazzillion windows open when I'm hard at work skinning. :thumbsup:    -- Ace --

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Bump II

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Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

WARNING.......2 large crafts approaching  !!

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

This works wonderfully on Windows 8!!  I'm running it now!  Thanks Wiz!

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Gonna check it out. Then play with it for awhile. Hope it doesn't make my lappy go squish. lol

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Here's a bump for some good software. I guess I posted this too far ahead of its time. I have used this on Win 8 since posting and it works just fine.

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Gadgets being outdated/abandoned by MS has reason. It is quite disturbing to see people encouraging it. :typo:

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

o_O

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting Gaspershooters,
It is quite disturbing to see people encouraging it.

 

Not as much as your ignorant comment. Now go be a troll on somebody else's thread.