The Shortcut - Local Disk

The Shortcut - Local Disk is a neat little gadget that came along with Windows Vista. But guess what? It’s not just Microsoft that jumped on the gadget train! Big names like Google and Yahoo! also created their own desktop tools. This specific gadget is all about making it super easy to access your local disk drive.

How It Works

This gadget is designed to fit right into the Yahoo! Widget Engine. So, to get started, you’ll need to install that on your computer first. Once you launch the gadget, it pops up in your sidebar with a preset location for you to check out.

Accessing Your Files

Now, here’s a cool thing: the gadget sticks to the sidebar, which means it won’t take up space on your desktop for other important stuff. You can only access it from there, but if you launch the gadget file again later, it'll pop back up just as easily. However, it doesn’t have options for opacity or size adjustments, and it won’t stay on top of other windows.

Customizing Locations

The name might sound a bit misleading at first glance, but in a good way! The widget actually gives you some handy options so you can change that preset location. Plus, there are no limits on where you can set this up; it can point to any folder you choose. This is super helpful if you've got external devices that plug in often and need quick access!

If you're looking for an easy way to manage your local disk drives without cluttering your desktop, give The Shortcut - Local Disk a try!