Mac OS X – Quickly Delete Widgets

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Some times I figure interesting tips entirely by mistake. Tonight I was moving some widgets and accidently discovered a very cool tip.
If you hold the “Option” key while over a widget, OS X gives you the option to delete it. This is much faster than clicking the big plus sign below to “manage widgets”.

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So there you have it. To quickly remove a widget, press the option key.

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macsparky Widget Now Available

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In addition to other pursuits, I like to fiddle with the OS X developer package. Dashcode is one set of tools that is particularly appropriate for me (dumbed down for someone without a lick of programming prowess) and, as a result, the place I spend the most the time. Anyway, I’ve decided to start publishing my self-made widgets so feel free to download and enjoy.

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This widget gives you the macsparky feed right in your dashboard.

Dowload the macsparky Widget

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