The first thing you will need to do is download and install Google Desktop.
We will cover the indexing and otherenhanced featuresof Google Desktop in future posts.
For the sake of this article we are only going to drop in the Sidebar with Gadgets.
The desktop gadgets will work with a basic install and no additional features.
After installation there will be a sidebar shown with some gadgets like an analog clock and notepad.
The bar can be minimized or placed on different areas of the desktop.
To find and install new gadgets for your interests Right-click and select “add gadgets”.
In this instance it’s adding the Music Player gadget.
Google Desktop Gadgets are also available for Linux and Mac OS X users.
Download Google Desktop Gadgets for Windows, Linux, or Mac
