-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Google Gadgets

Sandi, if you like the Google Gadgets, you can also check out Yahoo Widgets 
which, in my opinion, blows away the Google Gadgets.
http://widgets.yahoo.com/
I'm a big, major Google fan... but Yahoo wins in this category... for me, at 
least.
:o)
 
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On Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:40:06 -0500, The Keyboard Cowboy wrote:
> 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
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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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