Disable Widgets

This is a feature of the Red Button app that allows you to disable or enable Windows widgets.

If a check mark is set, widgets are disabled. If a check mark is removed, widgets are enabled.

By default, widgets are enabled.

Description of Windows widgets from Microsoft:

“Widgets in Windows are interactive elements that display dynamic content and provide quick access to various apps and features. You can view your location's current weather conditions directly on the taskbar and hover over the icon to see concise, scannable information on topics like sports, stocks, local news, and breaking headlines. Widgets are designed to help you staying informed and organized by presenting personalized information at a glance.

Widgets are displayed on the Widgets board, which contains a collection of cards, each representing a widget with relevant information and actions related to an app. On the Widgets board you can discover, pin, unpin, arrange, resize, and customize widgets to reflect your interests.”

While some users enjoy the quick-access format, others find it unnecessary or distracting and have it disabled to reduce distractions and save system resources. Some organizations also want it turned off for policy compliance. If you also don't use this feature, you can disable widgets in Windows. To do this, you can use the "Disable Widgets" setting in the Red Button program.

Benefits:

• Improves overall performance
• Boost startup speed
• Boost shutdown speed

Risk Level: GREEN

System reboot: required

OS: 11