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You hate to admit it, but you’re new at this computer stuff and want to get the best (and least confusing) gadgets out there. What do you choose?

• Did you know you have pre-installed gadgets ready for the picking already on your computer? By selecting these gadgets, you can quickly and easily install them on your desktop. Windows Vista and Windows 7 have some great choices.
• Choose the gadgets you believe you will actual use. This seems straight forward, but limiting your gadgets will actually free your mind to add the newly designed ones that come up that you’ve got to have.
• Do some research online for gadgets. Limit your search by typing into your search box only those key terms for the specific gadget you’re looking for. “Map gadget” will get you all the gadgets that have “Map and Gadget” as the key words. If you go into Microsoft’s Desktop Gadget Gallery website, you will also find gadgets listed with a corresponding photo icon.
• Get others to help you. There are great reviews online that can tell you what others like and why. Check with your friends and neighbors and don’t be afraid to ask questions if you have them. Find the latest blogs on the subject from someone who knows about gadgets and can help you.

Getting the best gadgets for your new computer takes a bit of research and some control, but in the end, if you follow the tips above, the best gadgets for your desktop will be realized.