

Specifically, a floating search bar gadget.


We have previously reported on the company's news dashboard, and now another gadget is appearing on new Windows 10 preview builds. However, Microsoft is bringing back the idea by integrating some Microsoft Edge gadgets onto the desktop. As the rise of apps and the Microsoft Store took over, it looked as though gadgets were gone for good. It allowed third-party developers and Microsoft to create widgets to add functionality to Windows. While Vista was a much maligned version of Windows, the Desktop Gadgets were a cool concept. In the latest move in this direction, Microsoft is working on resurrecting its Desktop Gadgets idea from back on Windows Vista. Microsoft is increasingly trying to tie Microsoft Edge to Windows 10 through deeper integrations between the platform and web browser.
