Widget Wall

For the first time in years, I've started using my Mac's desktop as a place to check for information and interact with my computer. For a long time, I kept the desktop hidden behind windows and full screen apps. I don't save files to my desktop or launch applications from there, but it is an information center today, thanks to both native widgets and the app Widget Wall, available on the Mac App Store.  The app comes with eight free widgets and more can be added through an IAP. You have the option of buying Widget Wall outright ($34.99), getting it through Setapp or a monthly ($1.99) or year subscription ($19.99).

Some of the widgets in Widget Wall are powerful enough to replace standalone apps like the Timer, Pomodoro, Chat GPT, Music Player and Browser. Having a single place to view my calendar, reminders, weather, computer hardware stats and notes all at once is also very convenient.

Free Widgets:

• Confetti!
• Clock
• Calculator
• Photos
• Stopwatch
• Timer
• App Shortcuts
• Video

Premium Widgets, available with an in-app purchase:
White Noise

• Pomodoro
• Alarm
• Countdown
• Countup
• Emoji Browser
• TikTok
• Weather
• Stats
• Music
• Calendar
• Reminders
• Notes
• Browser
• Chat GPT