The Windows 8/8.1 brought several new features, but also left behind several goodies from the very popular Windows 7, including not only the button "Start”And the menu, but also the user interface Aero and desktop gadgets.
Most of these removed items can be restored to Windows 8 / 8.1 with third-party software, most of which are specifically designed to make modern operating systems look more familiar, especially to users who are accustomed to Windows 7 environment and below. Now why anyone should use Windows 8 and want to make it look like Windows 7 is another story.
The 8GadgetPack is one of the applications contributing to this restoration of the traditional user interface in Windows 8, bringing back desktop gadgets. As you know, desktop gadgets were introduced in Windows Vista and were available until Windows 7, but also for reasons security, the company decided to remove them in the next OSes. This little tool, on the other hand, takes you nostalgically back in time.
Version 11 does not bring any major changes, but it has fixed a critical bug that caused crashes duringmovement. At the same time, it also includes updates for some of the built-ins Appliances, so it's pretty obvious that those who already had this app running should upgrade as soon as possible.
The app is available for free and includes the majority of gadgets available for Windows 7, including: clock, weather, calendar, power options, and more, a total of 54 gadgets.
You download the application in the 11.0.0 version for Windows 8 from here.
