When it comes to Windows Vista Gadgets there are more useless and poorly developed gadgets then there are good ones. A well developed gadget that I like and find useful is the YTV Windows Vista You Tube videos gadget. This little gadget resembles an old TV which plays You Tube videos from play lists that you can create and edit. This bug free gadget allows you to physically “change the channel” with your mouse. You can also view the current video information with all of the You Tube statistics. The best thing about this gadget is the ability to detach from the side bar and drag the TV out into your main screen for a larger viewing area. Clicking the TV screen will open up your browser and take you to the You Tube video page that is playing in the gadget. Options included in the configuration are management of play lists, playing in order or random, and sorting by relevance or play count. Created by Dan Hall, this gadget is a must have and will be enjoyed by everyone who tries it. For more information on how to install it watch the video below. See Read More for screen shots. YTV gadget can be downloaded here.

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