Google Gadgets are small applications written using HTML and JavaScript that can be embedded in a webpage (like iGoogle) or run directly from the desktop using Google Desktop. Google Gadgets include tools such as calendars, todo lists, weather reports, email notifications, clocks and more.
Developers can create their own Google Gadgets using the public API, and Google maintains a public online database where you can browse and download Gadgets. The Google Gadgets Editor provides a convenient way to edit and save Google Gadgets online.
This guide reviews and compares some of the best Google Gadgets, and provides tips on how to use them.
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