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[Suggestion] New widget/gadget app

February 8, 2023 11:20:57 AM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

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 March 28, 2023 12:23:24 PM
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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. 

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Reply #2 March 28, 2023 1:01:40 PM
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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. 

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Reply #3 March 28, 2023 1:11:52 PM
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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.

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Reply #4 March 28, 2023 1:34:16 PM
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Just made a new object,

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Reply #5 March 28, 2023 2:05:17 PM
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Now my evening is lost. Playing with DX again.   

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Reply #6 March 28, 2023 2:06:09 PM
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Btw, nice widgets Jan Oscar.

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Reply #7 March 28, 2023 2:51:05 PM
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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.  

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Reply #8 March 28, 2023 2:57:00 PM
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Now, this is fun.

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Reply #9 March 28, 2023 3:09:45 PM
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Quoting c242,
reply 8

Now, this is fun.
Yes, it is!

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Reply #10 March 29, 2023 10:35:32 AM
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Yall don't even want me to get started....

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Reply #11 March 29, 2023 10:47:23 AM
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Quoting RedneckDude,
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Yall don't even want me to get started....

Restarted, Red. Restarted with a vengeance!   

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Reply #12 March 29, 2023 2:07:58 PM
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Just came to my mind: Imagine DX being able to send messages to show/hide Fences.

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Reply #13 March 29, 2023 3:38:10 PM
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I love you gusy.  Alwasy fighting teh good fight.

LONG LIVE DX!

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Reply #14 March 30, 2023 12:12:41 AM
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Quoting ZubaZ,
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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.   

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Reply #15 March 30, 2023 8:55:33 AM
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For a long time I used xWidget but now I'm back to using Rainmeter mostlty.

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Reply #16 March 30, 2023 8:58:34 AM
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All Rainmeter except the calendar which is Rainlendar2.

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Reply #17 March 30, 2023 9:03:33 AM
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Rainmeter is a nightmare if You want to do extraordinary things. I hate all that typing or copying and pasting.

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Reply #18 March 30, 2023 10:38:05 AM
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This is why I made my own 'Skin-Generator' with VBA and Access for the fun of it.

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