If the seemingly endless amount of Screenlets and gDesklets just doesn't seem to attract your attention Google Gadgets for Linux may suite your needs. Anyone migrating from Windows may recognise the Google Gadgets dock-style platform.
About Google Gadgets
From your gadget platform you can install or launch new gadgets at any time. Gadgets are small lightweight applications that sit on your desktop and generally just display information.
Available Gadgets
You can find clocks, calendars, RSS feed readers and much more with Google Gadgets.
Using Google Gadgets
If you are using Ubuntu you can usually find Google Gadgets in your Application menu in the Internet section after it is installed. When you launch Google Gadgets your platform will appear on the right hand side of your desktop. Simply right clicking on the top bar of your Google platform will open a menu where you can add new gadgets or easily adjust the settings.
Most Popular Google Gadgets
- Try digital clocks, analog clocks, or even day and night cycle clocks.
- Keep an eye on your local weather with many weather gadgets.
- Play classic arcade games for free directly from your Google Gadgets platform.
- Always know what your computer is doing with several different system monitors and meters for you to choose from.
- Wifi meters and battery life gadgets are excellent for laptops.
- Log into your Facebook or HOTorNOT account quickly from your dock.
- Get easy access to your Hotmail or Gmail accounts and even watch for incoming messages with useful email gadgets.
