Vista's SideShow
Think of SideShow as Vista's sidekick. With the help of these mini apps that MS calls "gadgets," SideShow can let you perform small tasks like read e-mail, check on weather, look through photos, or flip through your list of contacts regardless of whether your PC is on, off, or in sleep mode.
All you need is a SideShow-enabled device—be it an external screen on your notebook or a screen on your Media Center remote.

























