[Suggestion] New widget/gadget app

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I've been making my own (like in the screenshot) and downloaded other skinners'  Rainmeter widgets for a long time since DesktopX was discontinued and there's even a gallery here at Wincustomize. I don't see DesktopX being brought back to life, but something similar with a very simple interface (think Curtains vs. Windowblinds in terms of simpler) would be great in my opinion. Any thoughts?

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

I would prefer''DesktopX Reborn' over every other solution. Why re-invent the wheel? And it was easier to handle and configure than every other product. 

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top


I don't see DesktopX being brought back to life, but something similar with a very simple interface (think Curtains vs. Windowblinds in terms of simpler) would be great in my opinion.

Is there a reason it can't be revived, like complete incompatibility with W10/W11? If not, why not revive it...but if there is, I'd agree with your take, Jan.  :)

Multiplicity - Control multiple PCs using one keyboard and mouse
Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

I still can start my gadget from 2010 (with heavy scripting included) on my Insider Build of Windows 11 with decent values:

Systray is a problem as SDCentral is needed for that one and cannot installed anymore.

Desktop Gadgets - DX Skinnable SysInfo V 2 (FREE DOWNLOAD) | WinCustomize.com

Its a bit nifty to configure, but it still works.

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Just made a new object, ;-)

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

Now my evening is lost. Playing with DX again. :grin:  

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Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Btw, nice widgets Jan Oscar. :-)

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

TY. I used the GT3 stuff and made a lot of skins for Sysmetrix, Rainlendar & DesktopX for my personal use. It all started with my need for this tiny RL calendar.

I have installed DesktopX again and a lot seems to be working. Maybe I'll bring my Cabal desktop back to life again. :w00t:  

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Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

Now, this is fun.

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Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting c242, reply 8

Now, this is fun.
Yes, it is!

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Yall don't even want me to get started....

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Reply #11 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting RedneckDude, reply 10

Yall don't even want me to get started....

Restarted, Red. Restarted with a vengeance! }:)  

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Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

Just came to my mind: Imagine DX being able to send messages to show/hide Fences.

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Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top

I love you gusy.  Alwasy fighting teh good fight.

LONG LIVE DX!

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Reply #14 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting ZubaZ, reply 13

I love you gusy.  Alwasy fighting teh good fight.

LONG LIVE DX!

AI Chat-Zu seems to have the typo component down pat. ;)  

Good to see you, old friend. :thumbsup:  

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

For a long time I used xWidget but now I'm back to using Rainmeter mostlty.

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

All Rainmeter except the calendar which is Rainlendar2.

Reply #17 from Stardock Forums Top

Rainmeter is a nightmare if You want to do extraordinary things. I hate all that typing or copying and pasting.

Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top

This is why I made my own 'Skin-Generator' with VBA and Access for the fun of it. :-D