A desktop widget or a gadget is n application or software that stays on your desktop screen to control simple utility functions like clock, calendar, events, tasks, alarms, RSS feed, stock ticker ...

Widget Launcher, previously known as Windows Desktop Gadgets, is another simple app that allows you to add different widgets like calendars, clocks, weather updates, and more to your desktop screen.

Open CPU-Z through the Start menu or Desktop shortcut ... Open Intel Power Gadget from Spotlight or through the Applications folder. The Frequency table tells you what your active clock speed ...