Gadgets could be exploited to harm your computer, access your computer’s files, show you objectionable content, or change their behavior at any time. Microsoft has retired the feature in newer releases of Windows. Gadgets are no longer available on our website because the Windows Sidebar platform in Windows 7 and Windows Vista has serious vulnerabilities. This fact means that the gadgets and sidebar can be exploited for harm. If that doesn’t mean much to you, let’s just say that they are like a tiny website operating on your desktop. Gadgets are made from a collection of internet technologies: HTML, XML, CSS and Jscript. Gadgets have been discontinued by Microsoft because of security reasons. All the original Windows 7 gadgets, on a Win 10 system.