Widget Launcher

Widget Launcher could be considered by most an application for the nostalgic. Why? Well, simply because it deals with widgets, a concept that has been interesting for about a decade and then apparently fell flat. Regardless, this application is useful, offering a library of the most interesting and helpful widgets for use with your copy of modern Windows.

The most important aspect before anything else is the way this application will interact with you, the user. As such, its menus are easy to navigate, options are clearly labeled, and all widgets are accessible without any issues. From the more classic tools such as calculators, calendars, and digital clocks, to CPU meters, currency converters and RSS feeds, this app has you covered. You can also debug created widgets if you're looking to make sure that everything is in order with your own projects.

Something that really never made the cut with the original gadgets introduced by Microsoft was the ability to customize their appearance, at least in a thorough way. This app allows one to choose the colors used in a widget, including the background, border, accent, and font shades. This means you can easily match your gadgets with the overall style used on your OS. Lastly, one can also play with the transparency feature, deciding how visible these tools should be.

Widget Launcher is an application designed for those looking to improve the look and feel of any modern Windows OS. It's exactly like when adjusting your car's dashboard to look more modern while also offering more information about your vehicle. Much in the same way, this app offers you tools to decorate your desktop while also making certain information more accessible. It could very well be considered an organizer too, seeing as it contains many clocks and note tools for use in various scenarios.