Go Gadget

Go Gadget was designed as an equivalent of Ubuntu's Taskbar for Windows, allowing users to pin their favorite programs and files for quick access. The application comes in the form of a sidebar placed on the right of your desktop, which stays hidden during your work at the computer. The only time it becomes visible is when you hover the mouse onto the right edge of the screen.

Key Features:

• Quick access to favorite programs and files


• Hidden sidebar for clutter-free desktop


• Pin images, applications, shortcuts, and animations


• Automatic background color detection


• Drag and drop to pin new items


• View file properties and remove items easily

Technical Specifications:

• Price: FREE


• Publisher: Pathogenix


• Supports: Windows operating system


• Interface: Sidebar on the right of the desktop


• File Type Support: Limited to images, applications, shortcuts, and animations

On Windows 8, the sidebar can be quite tricky, as hovering the mouse over the right side of the screen also triggers the Charm Bar. This issue could easily be fixed by relocating the sidebar to the left of the screen. Another downside is the limited support for file types; potential enhancements could include the ability to pin documents and text files in future releases.

Go Gadget has the potential to be an appealing quick access sidebar with some improvements. It could benefit from additional customization options to enhance its appearance.