8GadgetPack is a handy add-on that injects the classic Windows 8 gadget menu into any modern system. Even if you’re not running Windows 8, this tool delivers the full set of Microsoft-style widgets straight to your desktop. The bundle ships 49 gadgets in a collapsible sidebar—CPU meters, clocks, calendars, weather, radio, notes and more—ready to be dragged, resized or skinned with a single click. A built-in launcher keeps favourite apps one hover away, while notes, to-dos and appointments help you stay organised. Everything is free, lightweight and just a download away.
What it does
• Free utility that restores original desktop gadgets on Windows 8, 8.1 and 10.
• Built-in browser shows 50+ gadgets with thumbnails and short descriptions—CPU, drive & network monitors, calendar, e-mail checker, currency converter, weather, Internet radio, etc.
• Double-click any gadget to drop it on the desktop; drag, adjust opacity or tweak options on the fly.
• Central dashboard to enlarge/shrink gadgets, auto-start them with Windows, group in the sidebar, add new ones, reset to defaults or uninstall the entire package.
Key extras
• Gadget set includes: All CPU Meter, App Launcher, Calendar, Clipboarder, Clock, Control System, Currency, Drive Info, Drive Meter, Feed Headlines, Glassy CPU Monitor, Google Mail, Mail Checker, MiniRadio, Multi-Meter, My Weather and many others.
• Every outdated gadget has been updated; My Weather now pulls live data again.
• Clipboarder creates a new item for each copy, even if text is identical.
• Installer error messages fixed, transparency glitches in the seven-slot sidebar resolved.