Image by kenwood via Flickr So, what exactly is a widget? One
hears the word everyday, especially with savvy computer geek
friends that understand the computer world and all that goes
with it. But if you are not on top of the latest in computer
technology, and happen to also be a bit technically de-clined,
then figuring out what a widget is takes a bit of research. A
widget is an application, for the computer, that is made of bits
of code. This allows users to access simple functions that have
can give information, such as a calendar, the weather or news,
or allow the benefits of immediate access to games, social
networks, or even YouTube. The good news is that this widget, or
“badge” as it is sometimes called, can easily be placed on your
computer or website to allow easy use of information; it’s also
free. Users can copy a widget to their blog or websites to use
as they wish. Widgets also work on mobile phones allowing you
access while on-the-go. These tiny mini-apps are a great way to
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