Yahoo! Widgets is a downloadable file that allows users to enhance the functionality of their desktop. A widget is a small application that provides easy access to a specific function. With Yahoo! Widgets, users can download and install widgets from the Yahoo! site, with almost 4,000 options available. Each widget is its own application and can be docked on a dashboard for easy access. The widgets range from simple clocks to weather forecasting tools, stock quote checkers, iTunes access, Flickr image organization, WiFi signal checkers, and travel news updates. The widgets are visually impressive and float over the screen without traditional window borders, ensuring they don't intrude on other activities. While the package runs from the same file, each widget is its own application, which in previous releases could tie up system resources when using multiple widgets. However, this issue has been addressed in this version, making it less memory-intensive. It is recommended to not have more than 10 widgets running simultaneously to avoid any noticeable impact on system performance. Yahoo! Widgets does not require a Yahoo! account to use, but it does not allow Desktop Widgets to be included on My Yahoo! pages, unlike Microsoft and Google. Overall, Yahoo! Widgets is a useful tool for XP users who want a taste of the functionality available in Vista's built-in widgets system.
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