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Widgets and Gadgets
I've been seeing offers for Widgets pop up on my screen. What are Widgets?
- A.L., California
Ms. L has a MACBOOK Pro. And she was referring to email advertisements for MAC based widgets. Now, word "widgets" (soemtiems called "gadgets") can apply to not only to a MAC but, also to a PC and it covers a wide array of programs. Basically, it is typically a simple single function program that operates on your desktop (or browser). To find some cool widgets check out the links at the bottom of this page.
widg·et (wjt)
n.
1. A small mechanical device or control; a gadget.
2. An unnamed or hypothetical manufactured article.
3. a. An element of a GUI, such as a text box or button, that displays information or settings that can be entered or altered by the user.
b. A program that performs some simple function, such as providing a weather report or stock quote, and can be accessed from a computer desktop, webpage, mobile phone or subscription television service.
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