How to Add Windows 11 Resource Widgets Using Dev Home
Windows 11 resource widgets add live performance meters for your CPU, memory, and graphics card directly to your Widgets panel. Powered by the free Dev Home app from the Microsoft Store, these system monitors let you track hardware usage in real time without opening Task Manager .
Press the Win+W at any time to open the panel and check your system stats in seconds.
Install Dev Home from the Microsoft Store or Windows Terminal using the command `winget install –id Microsoft.DevHome -e`. After installation, open your Widgets board, click “Add” next to the desired hardware like CPU or Memory, and close the window.
Installing the Dev Home App
The new Windows Dev Home app is an open-source developer app that allows you to add special tools to track your system’s health. Install Dev Home from the Microsoft Store or use the command line.
Steps to Install Dev Home
- 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 in the terminal.
Installing Dev Home (an app for managing developer tools and system monitors) on Windows 11 takes just a couple of minutes using the command line. You can download and set up the official tool by running a single command in Windows Terminal, which grabs the latest version straight from Microsoft and puts it on your PC.
Summary
Adding Windows 11 resource widgets through Dev Home lets you monitor your CPU, RAM, and GPU usage without opening extra apps.
Are 🪟 Windows 11 resource widgets available on all versions?
Yes, resource widgets provided by the Dev Home app are available on all modern versions of Windows 11. Ensure your system is fully updated via Windows Update to maintain compatibility with the latest widget board features and the Dev Home application.
Do I need to install third-party software for resource monitoring?
While you do not need traditional third-party monitoring software, you must install the official Microsoft Dev Home app. This app feeds necessary hardware data to your Windows Widgets board for real-time performance tracking.
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