Display Gadget on Windows Sidebar

You need to display a clock on your desktop so you can always see the current time at all times. 

• Open Windows Sidebar
• Add the Clock gadget to Windows Sidebar
• Open Windows Sidebar Properties
• Select the Start Sidebar when Windows starts option.

Gadgets are mini programs that run on your desktop that you can interact with.  You can add gadgets by starting Windows Sidebar and clicking the Add (+) button.  Double-clicking the Clock gadget will add it to Windows Sidebar.  To configure Windows Sidebar to start when Windows starts, right-click Windows Sidebar and choose Properties.  Then select the Start Sidebar when Windows starts option to allow the Clock gadget to be visible when Kari starts her computer. 

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