If you are using Windows Vista on your computer, then probably you are using the sidebar gadgets that come with vista by default. Some of the gadgets can be real junk and unnecessary workload to your system, but there are some gadgets that can improve your productivity in a good amount. Let’s review some of them.

Notes: Vista sidebar gadgets already comes with this widget, you only need to add it to the side bar by right clicking on the sidebar and selecting “add gadgets” why notes is productive? Well, everyone keeps sticky notes at their desk to jot down anything important; having a sticky note on your screen makes it easier to not forget about it, and also makes it easy to delete it or modify it. Also you don’t waste paper.

Dictionary/Thesaurus-you will need to download this gadget from Windows Live Gallery here. Why dictionary/thesaurus is productive? Well, if you are no Shakespeare you will confront some words that you might not have a clear understanding of their meaning, or when you write an e-mail or article you need to make sure you understand the words you use to transmit your ideas. Its always good to have a dictionary at your side.

Remote Desktop Facilitator-it allows you to scan active directory for computers and let you see what’s running on the remote machine. Why is remote desktop facilitator productive? If you work as a network administrator you might realize how convenience is to have a tool like this handy. Download it from here.

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