A problem for most Mac users is the question, 'How can I remove widgets on Mac?' Well, not to worry — deleting widgets on a Mac isn't such a problem. All you need is a little bit of time, or just the right tools. So in this article, we'll go over how to remove widgets on Mac OS two ways: one way is with a Mac utility, and the other is removing Mac widgets manually.
Google Widgets For Mac
Dashboard widgets are similar to Google Gadgets except that it’s intended for Dashboard of Mac OS X Tiger operating system, while Google Universal Gadget is a web-page based widgets. In order to install and use the Google Gadget on Apple Mac OS X Tiger OS, Google Gadget has to be converted into a Dashboard widget, by using Amnesty Generator. Download the latest version of Google Maps Widget (unofficial) for Mac - Widget that searches Google Maps. Read 7 user reviews of Google Maps Widget (unofficial) on MacUpdate.
How to Delete Widgets on Mac Manually
To remove widgets on Mac manually:
- Hover on the Dock at the bottom of your screen, and click Applications.
- Select Dashboard.
- Click the '+' Icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.
- Click-and-hold on the widget you'd like to remove.
- Click the circle with the 'x' at the top-left of the widget icon.
- Confirm deletion by clicking 'Delete.'
Note: After deleting the widget (or widgets), click the background of the of the widget list screen to move back to the Dashboard; then, click the arrow icon in the lower-right corner of the Dashboard to to exit it.