Notes from the desktop
Desktop widget tips, tutorials & updates.
Tutorials for customizing Windows 10 and 11 with desktop widgets, behind-the-scenes development notes, and product updates from the WidgetSpark team.
WidgetSpark vs Rainmeter: Which Desktop Widget App Should You Use?
An honest head-to-head between WidgetSpark and Rainmeter — setup, customization depth, performance, system control, and who each one is actually for.
The Best Rainmeter Alternatives in 2026 (Tested on Windows 11)
Rainmeter is powerful but famously hard to set up. Here are the best Rainmeter alternatives for Windows 10 and 11 in 2026 — from zero-config widget apps to full desktop overhaul tools.
How to Customize Your Windows Desktop in 2026: A Complete Guide
A practical, no-fluff guide to customizing your Windows 10 or 11 desktop in 2026 — wallpapers, taskbar tweaks, widgets, stickers, and the small details most guides skip.
The 8 Best Desktop Widgets for Productivity in 2026
An opinionated, founder-honest list of the eight desktop widgets that actually move the needle on focus, follow-through, and getting work done — not the ones that just look good.
What WidgetSpark Is, and Why We Built It
An honest tour of WidgetSpark — the desktop widget app for Windows 10 and 11. What's inside, who it's for, what it costs, and the design choices behind it.
Why Desktop Widgets Still Matter in 2026
Phones got widgets. The web got dashboards. So why are desktop widgets quietly having a comeback in 2026? Three technical shifts and one cultural one.