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A Simple Windows Vista/7 Gadget to Preview CodeProject's Featured Articles

by Arthur V. Ratz

Use HTML/CSS/JavaScript/Ajax for creating a simple lightweight Windows Vista/7 sidebar desktop gadget

Windows 7 Sidebar Gadget - CodeProject Reputation Watcher

by DaveAuld

Windows 7 Gadget that scrapes your reputation points and graph, and tracks changes between updates

IoT for Home Automation

by Dan Thyer

I built my own Internet of Things, IoT, home automation system that is controlling 30 different things with 4 different types of microcontrollers with nearly 150 commands. This article talks about IoT design patterns and the lessons learned from the design patterns that I have used.

GadgetPacker - Windows Gadget Build Tool

by DaveAuld

A simple automated build tool to assist with Windows Gadget development

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A Simple Windows Vista/7 Gadget to Preview CodeProject's Featured Articles

by Arthur V. Ratz

Use HTML/CSS/JavaScript/Ajax for creating a simple lightweight Windows Vista/7 sidebar desktop gadget

IoT for Home Automation

by Dan Thyer

I built my own Internet of Things, IoT, home automation system that is controlling 30 different things with 4 different types of microcontrollers with nearly 150 commands. This article talks about IoT design patterns and the lessons learned from the design patterns that I have used.

Windows 7 Sidebar Gadget - CodeProject Reputation Watcher

by DaveAuld

Windows 7 Gadget that scrapes your reputation points and graph, and tracks changes between updates

GadgetPacker - Windows Gadget Build Tool

by DaveAuld

A simple automated build tool to assist with Windows Gadget development

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A Simple Windows Vista/7 Gadget to Preview CodeProject's Featured Articles

1 Aug 2017 by Arthur V. Ratz

Use HTML/CSS/JavaScript/Ajax for creating a simple lightweight Windows Vista/7 sidebar desktop gadget

how to add web site info into gadgets

16 Aug 2010 by manjumca

Hi all,i created one site.but i want to display site details like site owner name,created date etc., into gadget.if any one knows plz tell me.follwing code is my gadget code. thumbnail="http://dailyatheistquote.com/images/thumb.jpg" ...

Installation with batch file(Windows 7)

3 Oct 2013 by CHill60

You need to run the batch file as Administrator.There are several ways to achieve this ... e.g. if on your own PC you can right click on cmd and select "Run as Administrator", you can use the RunAs facility etc etcSome more ideas here[^]

Using beaglebone black as a keyboard device.

1 Oct 2018 by Member 14002991

I don't know if you still need this, but I found the solution to your problem. I'm just starting a project where I need to do the same. The BBB sets up the USB clients in /opt/scripts/boot/am335x_evm.sh And it seems that after this, you can no longer disable the UDC in order to install your...

APOD Viewer Doesn't install

9 Mar 2010 by Luciano Lopez

Hello Michael. My name is Luciano.I've downloaded APOD Viewer from this site, and I tried to install it on WIN7. The message "Install" appears on my screen but there is nothing more happends later. I've unrar it and copy the files to user\....\windows sidebar\gadgets\APODViewer.gadget (the...

APOD Viewer Doesn't install

9 Mar 2010 by Rod Kemp

You need to post your question on the forum for the article A Gadget for Browsing the Astronomy Picture of the Day[^] not in Quick Answers

Slideshow Gadget

1 Jun 2010 by Afnan-yat

Hi, I'm doing a project about fathers of computer science. And I would like to design a gadget to display their pictures (slideshow) each with his quote (text under the picture).The problem is I am a beginner and I don't have any idea how to start. I read through different websites on how to...

Slideshow Gadget

1 Jun 2010 by Abhinav S

Are you talking about windows gadgets?See here.

Slideshow Gadget

1 Jun 2010 by Afnan-yat

Yes. I'm talking about windows gadget.

how to capture website information

17 Aug 2010 by Sandeep Mewara

Follow at one place. No point in posting multiple times[^]. You can use 'Improve Question' link to edit/update the question.

23 Aug 2010 by manjumca

Hi,I am working on gadgets. I am trying to catch the values of it from other site. I am trying this example. It is not showing any output or any error. Please tell me why the output is not coming.Example code: ...

23 Aug 2010 by Nyarost

It is Opensocial API. Try something simpler for the beginning. For example put HELLO, WORLD! :D Also there may be problem with OS caching proxy - you may need to press some kind of button like "Update gadget" after every change. Faced similar problem on iwiw.hu

How to develop a gadget for web application in asp.net?

23 Dec 2010 by naresh20047038

How to develop a gadget for web application in asp.net?

How to develop a gadget for web application in asp.net?

23 Dec 2010 by Abhinav S

This[^] may help you get started.

VB.NET - Assigning permanent value to label using textbox.

11 Oct 2011 by Jαved

Hello Friends,i am creating one desktop gadget/sidebar application. and i almost done but stuck @ one thing when i assign value(text message) to label from textbox it sets perfectly. but, when i close application and restarts it again the value for the label shows empty.i have one textbox...

Create windows 7 gadget to insert record in sql databse

28 Apr 2013 by Nader El Masry

Hi,How can i create windows gadget to enter record in sql database ?

Create windows 7 gadget to insert record in sql databse

28 Apr 2013 by DaveAuld

What you will need to do is have a WebService that can handle the data sent from the gadget. Use that webservice to write to the SQL db.In the gadget, probably best to package up the data as json format and post to the webservice.Note: Windows 7 gadgets (or sidebar applications) have...

Installation with batch file(Windows 7)

3 Oct 2013 by muneebalikiyani

I want to install a gadget using a batch file. My batch file is working finebut it prompt (security warning dialog) for user permission to install. Here is code@ECHO OFFSTART HelloWorld.Gadget /Q /IPlease guide how to stop that prompt and install gadget without that.Thanks

How to load jquery in gadget.

9 Feb 2015 by Tadit Dash (ତଡିତ୍ କୁମାର ଦାଶ)

See how it is working - http://jsfiddle.net/taditdash/3xebnn1f/[^].

How to load jquery in gadget.

10 Feb 2015 by Ambati Dilip

function DoInit() { $("#gadgetContent").append("Loaded Jquery b4 execute"); var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest(); var requestUrl = "http://yourip:port/Webservice.asmx/yourmethod"; xhr.open("GET", requestUrl,...

How to load jquery in gadget.

9 Feb 2015 by Ambati Dilip

Hello, I have a small data which retrive employee details in json. i have created a gadget. when i run the html page the data is shown in webpage. Whereas the code created to gadget it was unable to load jquery service reference.

How do I make only one instance of windows gadget(sidebar in windows 7)?

5 Jul 2017 by Hrishikesh

I am currently working on a windows gadget(sidebar in windows 7), its not a windows application, but it is a sidebar like sticky notes. I am unable to limit the instances of the gadget. I just want one instance running at a time and no more. Note: Gadgets are Windows SideBars that are similar...

How do I make only one instance of windows gadget(sidebar in windows 7)?

5 Jul 2017 by RickZeeland

In C# you can use a Mutex: public static void Main() { bool createdNew; var mutex = new Mutex(false, "SingletonWinAppMutex", out createdNew); if (!createdNew) { MessageBox.Show(@"You can only start one gadget instance !"); Application.Exit(); return; } ...

How do I make only one instance of windows gadget(sidebar in windows 7)?

5 Jul 2017 by RickZeeland

Javascript: maybe this live-mutex API will be of interest to you: A better mutex for Node.js – Alex Mills – Medium[^] It's a bit long winded but somewhere near the bottom of the article there's an example.

Using beaglebone black as a keyboard device.

28 Sep 2017 by Ivan Ivanov 83

Hi All I'm currently working on a touchscreen keyboard project where the BBB displays images on a screen, receives the touch events form the touch panel and has to send them to the main PC as key events. So the BBB has to present it self as a HID (keyboard) device to the PC. What I have to do...

Windows 7 Sidebar Gadget - CodeProject Reputation Watcher

22 Mar 2011 by DaveAuld

Windows 7 Gadget that scrapes your reputation points and graph, and tracks changes between updates

IoT for Home Automation

12 Jan 2015 by Dan Thyer

I built my own Internet of Things, IoT, home automation system that is controlling 30 different things with 4 different types of microcontrollers with nearly 150 commands. This article talks about IoT design patterns and the lessons learned from the design patterns that I have used.

GadgetPacker - Windows Gadget Build Tool

2 Nov 2010 by DaveAuld

A simple automated build tool to assist with Windows Gadget development

Skype4COM Event Handler Example for ALL Skype API Messages

26 Sep 2010 by TheUberOverLord

Monitors All Skype4COM and API Messages for Skype Includes Command Input. Shows What Goes On Behind The Scenes with Skype Message Processing using the API and Skype4COM Library. Includes Microsoft ClickOnce Deployment Technology As Well As ClickOnce Automatic Updates Examples. A Must Have Tool!

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VB.NET - Assigning permanent value to label using textbox.

11 Oct 2011 by Dave Kreskowiak

You don't need serialization to do this. All you have to do is save the value you put in the label to a text or XML file and reload it when your app starts.

Using beaglebone black as a keyboard device.

28 Sep 2017 by Jochen Arndt

I have not done such so far. So this might not help. As far as I understand, /sys/class/udc/ is created / filled by the preceding script commands (does not exist before or is empty). So I would wait some time (sleep) before accessing that directory (not busy anymore). You can also do the last...

How to develop windows 7 gadget that could connect to the internet?

11 Nov 2011 by Coderguy194

Here[^] is a complete C# tutorial.It uses internet connection.Let me give you a simple suggestion bro,whenever you ask something,better do a bit google for it before.Regards...:P

VB.NET - Assigning permanent value to label using textbox.

11 Oct 2011 by _Tushar Patil

Hi,You Can Use Binary Serialization Here.... Whatever You want to Store Do Serialization Of it so that whenever you close and Open App you will get Message...

VB.NET - Assigning permanent value to label using textbox.

11 Oct 2011 by _Tushar Patil

Hi, I got Your Problem......BinaryFormatter.Deserialize Method[^]Just check this LinkJust Rate My Answer ... If you feel Like Solution

I Try To Make A Windows 7 Gadget That Pull Data From Microsoft Excel And Here Is My Code...But, I Just Don't Know What Goes Wrong With This Code. Can Someone Help Me Please

25 May 2014 by AmirAiman

Style Get data from excel sheet body { margin: 0; width: 296px; height: 232px; font-family: verdana; ...

How to call a dll function in html

18 Mar 2013 by muneebalikiyani

Hi, I am trying to call a function of my dll , by the ActiveXObject my code works when i open the html file in IE (browser) but when i use that html file (for gadget development ) it return object error. here is the code for calling dll fuctionfunction...

How to develop windows 7 gadget that could connect to the internet?

10 Nov 2011 by newbie011292

Are there some video tutorials too? Thanks.

how to add web site info into gadgets

16 Dec 2011 by thatraja

Check these CP articlesChapter 5: Creating Web Widget with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript[^]Developing Widgets with ASP.NET, WCF, and jQuery[^]

How to call a dll function in html

13 Mar 2013 by Richard MacCutchan

See these articles[^] for help on building gadgets.

ActiveXobject in javascript

18 Mar 2013 by muneebalikiyani

Does ActiveXobject works for gadgets development ? if does please guide .