Windows 7 Gadgets dock?

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Published on 2010-06-05T22:35:57Z Indexed on 2010/06/05 22:42 UTC
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I've got four gadgets on my Windows 7 desktop. I want them to dock against the edge of the screen, such that maximized windows don't cover them (the "Always On Top" option doesn't meet my needs).

Is there a setting or tool which will allow this?

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