Desktop Gadget Services Shut Down

Back in 2012 Microsoft urged users to not install desktop gadgets:

However many of us went on with the desktop gadgets that were default as they were useful eye candy. I noticed today, trying to add a few to my desktop, that those which require an online service are no longer functional.

As a feature of this operating system, an advertised one at that, this is rather annoying considering it's still in support.

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