Windows is the most used operating system on computers, all thanks to its many great features. For example, it is possible to add a calendar and clock widget to the desktop. To know how they can be added, we will talk in detail about the subject below.
What to do to customize the desktop of your Windows 10 PC?
Within Windows 10 it is possible to make a large number of settings to customize the desktop. However, there are three that are very remarkable. The first is the wallpaper. This, although it is quite common, the truth is that this option is still quite interesting.
To customize the desktop background, you simply have to right-click anywhere on the desktop, click on “Personalize” and finally, open the “Personalization” tab. From there you can choose the image you want, even one that we have downloaded externally.
The second customization option is the Windows colors. This will serve to change the background colors of the start menu and the notification center. To do this, follow the same procedure as with the wallpaper: right click on the desktop, “Personalize” and then “Personalization”. This time you will enter “Colors” to customize them.
The third customization option is the lock screen. This is nothing more than the screen that is displayed when the device is turned on. Again, to be able to customize it you have to follow the same process: right click on the desktop, “Personalize”, “Personalization” and this time click on “Themes”.
Now, something that is also possible to do is add elements to the desktop, such as the clock and calendar widgets, even the stopwatch ones. Now, to know exactly how you can install the clock and calendar, here is where you can download them for a Windows 10 PC.
Where to download new Widgets for your Windows 10 PC?
One of the advantages that Windows 10 offers over other systems is that it is possible to have an application store directly from the computer. This is nothing more than the Microsoft store. Now the procedure to download Widgets from here will be explained.
From the Microsoft Store
The first thing to do is go to the toolbar, click on the search engine and write “Microsoft Store”. Once inside the store, go to the search bar and type “Widget Launcher”. Then you have to click on “Get” and then on “Install”.
Upon completion of the installation we will have a certain amount of Widgets that can be added to the desktop. To know how to do it, the installation procedure will be explained step by step below.
How to add clock and calendar widgets to your desktop?
In order to add the clock and calendar widgets, the first thing to do is search for the “Widget Launcher” app that we just installed. Then we have to find the one we want and select it. Doing so will open a small menu, in which you can choose the color and shape of it. When you select it, all you have to do is click on “Launch Widget” and drag it to the desktop.
It is a very simple process, and the best part is that many other widgets can be added. Now, something that is also possible to do is change the format, size and appearance of the element. Here’s how it can be done.
How to change the format and size of the Clock Widget?
Changing the format of the Clock Widget is easy. The first thing you have to do is place the cursor on it. Immediately, a small menu will appear on one side of the clock. In this menu you can get the option to change the aspect, which will be in the form of a painter’s reel, as well as to change the format, which will be in the form of a gear.
By clicking on each of these options you can modify some aspect of the Widget in a fairly simple and intuitive way. Of course, for the changes to take effect you have to click on “Launch widget” and then drag the element to the desktop.
By making these settings you can customize the color, shape, time, size and even the type of clock you want to use (if 24 hours or 12 hours). Now, this can also be applied in the Calendar Widget, and how it can be done will be explained below.
How to configure the calendar correctly on your desktop?
In order to configure the calendar correctly, all you have to do is place the cursor on it, and a small toolbar will immediately appear on one of the sides. In this bar you can find the Widget configuration option that will be quite similar to that of the clock.
So, in conclusion, making these additions and customizations to our desktop in Windows 10 is not complicated at all. Also, this will make our computer much more eye-catching. For that reason this tutorial is highly recommended.