How to Add Windows 11 Resource Widgets Using Dev Home
Windows 11 resource widgets are mini tools that show your computer’s CPU, memory, and graphics card usage right on your screen. You get live updates on how hard your hardware works without opening Task Manager .
Dev Home is a free app from the Microsoft Store that lets you add these performance meters to your Widgets panel. Press the Win+W at any time to 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. To get these, you need to install Dev Home from the Microsoft Store or by using 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.
Type the following command and press Enter: winget install Microsoft.DevHome. Wait for the success message to appear in the terminal. Running this command takes only a moment, provided your user account has administrator rights. Once the command is entered and accepted, Dev Home will be installed, allowing you to access new widgets.
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 acts as a bridge to feed necessary hardware data (telemetry) to your Windows Widgets board for real-time performance tracking.
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