How to Add Resource Widgets in Windows 11
Do you want to keep an eye on your computer’s performance without opening the Task Manager? You can now add helpful monitors for your CPU, Memory (RAM), and GPU directly to your Windows 11 Widgets board.
Why: These widgets give you a quick, real-time look at how hard your computer is working. It helps you spot performance issues instantly.
What happens: Once set up, you will see live graphs for your hardware right on your desktop whenever you open the Widgets panel.
Widgets are feeds of content like news, weather, stocks, and traffic that stay updated automatically. They are built into the Taskbar of Windows 11.
The new Windows Dev Home app allows you to add special tools to track your system’s health. To get these, you need to install an app called Dev Home. It is available in the Microsoft Store, on GitHub, or by using a command.
How to add resource widgets
To get started, you must install the Dev Home app. You can get it from the Dev Home app or the Microsoft Store. If you prefer using commands, follow these steps:
- Open the Windows Terminal app. Note: This step requires admin privileges.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
winget install --id Microsoft.DevHome -e- Wait for the success message to appear.
Once the app is installed, open your Widgets board. You will now see options to add resource monitors.
Click the “Add” button next to the specific hardware you want to watch, such as your CPU or Memory. Close the window when you are finished.
Summary
By installing the Dev Home app, you unlock the ability to pin performance graphs to your Widgets board. This makes it easy to monitor your CPU, RAM, and GPU usage at a glance without needing to dig through system menus.
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