1. Introduction: Boost Productivity with Windows 11 Widgets
In today’s fast-paced world, having quick access to real-time information is crucial. Windows 11 widgets offer a convenient way to display weather updates, stock market trends, news headlines, and more—all in one place. Instead of switching between multiple applications, you can access all the essential information right from your desktop.
In this guide, you will learn how to:
– Enable or disable Windows 11 widgets.
– Use Group Policy Editor to manage widgets.
– Customize and personalize widgets.
– Optimize widget settings for better performance.
2. How To Enable or Disable Windows 11 Widgets
Method 1: From Taskbar Settings
1. Right-click on the taskbar → Select Taskbar settings.
2. In the Taskbar items section, find the Widgets toggle.
3. Enable widgets: Turn the toggle ON to display the widget icon on the taskbar.
4. Disable widgets: Turn the toggle OFF to remove the icon and disable the feature.
✅ Tip: Disabling widgets can reduce background processes and improve system performance.
3. Using Group Policy Editor to Manage Widgets
For Windows 11 Pro and Enterprise users, the Group Policy Editor offers a more advanced way to enable or disable widgets.
Steps:
1. Press `Win + R`, type `gpedit.msc`, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to: Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Widgets
3. Double-click Allow widgets:
– Enabled: Turns the widgets ON.
– Disabled: Turns the widgets OFF.
4. Click Apply → OK.
5. Restart Windows Explorer or log out for the settings to take effect.
✅ Tip: This method is ideal for organizations managing multiple devices.
4. Customizing Windows 11 Widgets
You can personalize the widget panel by adding, removing, and customizing individual widgets.
1. Adding New Widgets
– Hover over the widget icon → Click the + icon.
– Choose widgets like:
– Weather
– Stocks
– News
– Games
– Click Pin to add them to the panel.
2. Removing Widgets
– Click the three-dot menu → Select Unpin widget.
3. Customizing Widget Content
– Click the three-dot menu → Choose Customize widget.
– Modify settings, such as city location for weather or stock codes for financial info.
5. Demo Video.
You can watch the following demo video by select the subtitle to your preferred subtitle language.