-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Google Gadgets

Those are called wigits or applets.   Many service programs like your Google 
search have such addon programs and most are not mallware, etc.  They simply 
are little programs that add value to the experience of using your original 
program.  Another example would be all the addons that are available for 
FireFox.  Occasionally, they are spyware, but from what you described, I 
suspect they are innocuous.  Try one out and see if you like it..........or 
delete them.  Your choice.
   Regards from

 Bob -- the "Keyboard Cowboy",
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 Cincinnati, Ohio - Scottsdale, Arizona
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 Monday, 10/30/2006, @ 7:37:16 PM EST
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 The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their 
mother.

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On Mon, 30 Oct 2006 16:33:49 -0600, Sandi Beach wrote:
[-]   Some time ago I downloaded Google desktop as I had read in PC World that 
it found things faster than Explorer on the computer.  It is kind of neat but 
takes up space so I usually have it closed and sitting in the notification area.
[-]   Today I found a new folder in My Documents labeled Gooogle Gadgets.  I 
don't recall downloading it.  Not to say I absolutely did not, just don't 
remember doing it.  I have been a big fan of Google and their products but 
wonder if they are getting a bit intrusive??  The folder has a couple of 
clocks, a calendar, and some other "gadgets" that can be added to the desktop 
bar which I have docked to the right of my screen when I do use it.  Just 
wondering if others have downloaded this item and what you think of it by now.
[-]   Sandi
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