After you have concocted some time ago a best of widgets Vista, here is a new selection newest and most comprehensive to restore vitality to your sidebar. On the menu, clocks, calendars, monitoring (memory, processor, hard drive), multimedia ... otherwise find your happiness from this rich and varied compilation!

Clocks and calendars

# 1 - Rolex Oyster Perpetual

A clock-like a Rolex or how the blow when we can not afford! With the same functionality as the default clock (second hand, time zones, name), the clock will give a hand to hype your Windows desktop.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual (161.9 KiB, 21 hits)

# 2 - Vista Orb Clock

No fewer than 12 skins up the set clocks whose theme is ... Vista:

Vista Orb Clock (681.6 KiB, 13 hits)

Monitoring (RAM, CPU, hard disk, WIFI)

In search of gadgets powerful and accurate for measuring the amount of RAM used, the utilization rate of your individual processors, ... then this section is for you!

# 3 - Quad / Dual Core Usage

As its name suggests, this widget is able to display the percentage of your use of multiple processors - double heart-and four-heart being in the spotlight. In addition to providing a customized graphical evolution, it is also capable of displaying the temperature of various hearts as long as you have installed a utility style Speedfan, Everest, etc..

A must in its class!

Quad / Dual Core Usage (83 KiB, 22 hits)

# 4 - Memory Usage

By the same author as before, Memory Usage to monitor the quantity available RAM. Several skins are also available as different modes of graphic display.

Memory Usage (33.5 KiB, 10 hits)

# 5 - NVIDIA GPU Temp

Want to know the temperature of your graphics card? Here is the solution with this widget recently updated and running all the nVidia cards.

NVIDIA GPU Temp (100.9 KiB, 15 hits)

# 6 - Traffic Network

Simply and effectively monitor the traffic network.

Network Traffic (57.8 KiB, 12 hits)

# 7 - Monitor HDD

In the same style as the previous but for different partitions.

Monitor HDD (141 KiB, 13 hits)

Slideshow

# 8 - Desktop Wallpaper

Based on the widget provided in native Slide, Desktop Wallpaper adds the ability to do the same for your wallpapers.

Desktop Wallpaper (59.6 KiB, 10 hits)

Instant Messaging

# 9 - Continuum MSN Messenger

This widget allows you to start a session Windows Live Messenger and this, independently! With a sleek interface and without advertising, you will certainly love it all the more it contributes to perfection in the sidebar or on the desktop.

Try it!

NB: The link is located at the bottom of the page.

Continuum MSN Messenger (489.3 KiB, 12 hits)

Multimedia

# 10 - iTunes Accessory

An excellent widget that lets you display the player signed Apple in the Windows Sidebar. Several skins are available (iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc.). And album covers displayed during playback. In addition, the playback classic are proposed.

iTunes Accessory (250 KiB, 10 hits)

# 11 - Imp's Player

A widget replacing Windows Media Player with all the basic functions and support for album artwork. A mini-mode when viewing or jacket are displayed and support drag and drop are also involved.

Imp's Player (268.8 KiB, 8 hits)

# 12 - Volume Control

As you can guess, Volume Control lets you adjust the volume using the mouse wheel via a single pass on it. Customization later, dozens of skins are proposed, which satisfy the most demanding. Note also the possibility to access the volume mix of Windows by double-clicking on the gadget.

Volume control (614.3 KiB, 8 hits)

Web search tools

# 13 - Google Search

A simple search box that lets you search Google from the sidebar. Note compatible with Firefox and speed of execution of requests.

Google Search (17.3 KiB, 5 hits)

# 14 - France eBay.fr Search

Search products on this gadget via eBay.fr elegant and compatible Firefox 3.

Search eBay.fr France (34.2 KiB, 4 hits)

Miscellaneous

# 15 - UEFA Informer

If there are football fans among you then this widget is simply essential for you. It can track the outcome of games, the evolution of various competitions (Euro2008, Champions League, etc.). And the country of your choice.

For fans ... Amateur and a large percentage of the world population!

UEFA Informer Gadget (101.1 KiB, 6 hits)

# 16 - App Launcher

Fully customizable, App Launcher blithely replaces the Quick Launch toolbar on the taskbar. Add icons of your favorite applications but also your files, folders, etc.. Many skins are also available.

Multiple options worth the detour but would require the drafting of a complete article for all review. I suggest therefore to discover personally.

App Launcher (316.4 KiB, 13 hits)

# 17 - Calculatorium

A very powerful calculator authorizing the creation of variables (x, y, for example) and the creation of personal functions. Calculatorium easily replace the good old Windows calculator.

A math book to them!

Calculatorium (92.8 KiB, 8 hits)

# 18 - Shutdown Restart Gadget

Turn off or reboot your PC with one click!

Shutdown Restart Gadget (17.6 KiB, 10 hits)

# 19 - Weather Bug

For weather forecasts in a click!

Weather Gadget (502.9 KiB, 15 hits)

Main sources:

• OrbLog: an excellent blog with excellent German widgets for Vista, probably the best of its kind;
• Windows Live Gallery: The official website of widgets Vista;
• Vista gadget: an alternative French;
• Deviantart: the portal graphic;

And you, friends, readers, what are the widgets that should be included in this list? What are your favorite?