One of the challenges of moving from Windows Vista to Windows 7 is learning where stuff has moved. For instance, Vista had "Gadgets" -- small productivity programs that always appear on your desktop -- set up by default on the right side of the screen.

Windows 7, in an effort to de-clutter the desktop, does not automatically add gadgets; you need to do that yourself. Fortunately, it's a pretty easy process.

In this step-by-step tutorial, we'll add the Weather gadget, which puts a weather icon on your desktop. First, right-click in any open space on the Windows 7 desktop. That will bring up the menu seen above. Left-click Gadgets (outlined in red).