Xiaomi RedmiBook 10 is a popular notebook with Windows 11 preinstalled, which supports widgets through the Widget Board. However, many users face difficulties when adding third-party widgets or configuring system ones. In this article, we will analyze all the current installation methods, from standard Microsoft tools to workarounds for informal widgets.
It’s important to understand that RedmiBook 10 doesn’t have its own widget ecosystem (unlike Xiaomi’s smartphones). MIUI). It all depends on the capabilities of Windows and third-party applications, and we will consider both official methods and alternative ones, taking into account the features of the iron platform of the laptop (Intel 12th generation processors, Iris Xe graphics) and the software.
If you're looking for a way to add a weather widget, calendar or system monitoring, this guide will help you choose the best option, and for those who want to go beyond standard solutions, we've prepared a section on custom widgets through Rainmeter and analogues.
1. Windows 11 system widgets: basic features
Starting with Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft has integrated a widget panel that opens at the press of Win + W or click on the icon in the taskbar. On RedmiBook 10 it works without additional settings, but has limitations:
- 📊 Microsoft widgets are available only: weather (MSN Weather, calendar, news, sports, finances.
- 🔄 Updating data depends on the Internet connection (on RedmiBook 10 with Wi-Fi 6 module, there are usually no problems).
- ⚙️ No way to add third-party widgets without workarounds.
To set up system widgets:
- Press Win. + W or click on the widget icon in the taskbar.
- In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋯) → Set up widgets.
- Add the necessary elements by dragging or through the button + Add a widget.
On RedmiBook 10 with Windows 11 Home preinstalled, the widget panel can be disabled by manufacturer policies, in which case it must be activated through the registry editor (instructions in the problem solving section).
2. Install widgets through the Microsoft Store
The official Microsoft Store offers a limited set of Widget-compatible widgets, including:
- 🌡️ Weather Radar – detailed forecast with rainfall radar.
- 📅 Todoist – a widget for managing tasks.
- 💰 MoneyControl – quotes of shares and cryptocurrencies.
How to determine:
- Open the Microsoft Store (Icon in the Start Menu or via Win search) + S).
- In the search bar, type in a query, such as widget weather.
- Select an application marked Widget in the description and click Install.
- After installation, the widget will appear in the list available in the Win panel + W.
⚠️ Note: RedmiBook 10 with Chinese firmware (CN ROM) Access to certain apps in the Store may be blocked, in which case you need to change the region of your Microsoft account or use the app. VPN.
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3. Third-party widget programs: Rainmeter and analogues
If you don't have enough system widgets, you can use specialized programs.
| Programme | Features | Compatible with RedmiBook 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Rainmeter | Full customization, thousands of skins, support for plugins | ✅ It works stably, but can load the processor with complex skins |
| Widget Launcher | Emulation of Android widgets on the desktop | ⚠️ Requires the inclusion of the developer mode |
| XWidget | Simple interface, built-in templates for system monitoring | ✅ Optimized for Windows 11 |
Let’s look at the example of Rainmeter:
- Download the installation file from the official website.
- Start the installer and follow the instructions (select Standard Installation).
- Once installed, the Rainmeter icon will appear in the tray. → Skins → Choose your favorite skin.
- To add to the desktop: PKM on the skin → Load.
💡 Tip: On RedmiBook 10 screen-resolution 1920×1080 Optimally use skins with scaling 100%. Primary 125% possible artifacts of display.
How to remove Rainmeter completely?
Widgets for system monitoring: CPU, GPU, temperature
On the RedmiBook. 10 Intel-core processors i5-12450H or i3-1215U It's good to monitor temperature and load:
- 🔥 HWiNFO + RTSS — telemetry.
- 📈 MSI Afterburner - monitoring GPU (Iris Xe Graphics).
- 💻 Core Temp - processor temperature widget.
Instructions for HWiNFO + RTSS:
- Download and install HWiNFO (select the Installer version).
- Install. RTSS (packet MSI Afterburner, but works separately).
- Start HWiNFO, press Run and tick Shared Memory.
- Open up. RTSS, Add a monitoring app (e.g. explorer.exe for desktop).
- In the settings RTSS select the data to display (CPU Temp, GPU Load, etc.) and set the widget position.
⚠️ Attention: RedmiBook 10c OEM-Windows version may block access to some sensors, in which case it will help to update the drivers of the chipset through Intel Driver & Support Assistant.
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If the monitoring widget does not display the temperature GPU, Check if it's included in BIOS parameter above 4G Decoding (on some versions of RedmiBook 10 it is disabled by default).
5. Solving Widget Problems on RedmiBook 10
Common mistakes and ways to eliminate them:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Widgets do not open on Win + W | Web Experience Pack service is disabled | Include in the settings → Annexes → Additional components |
| Widgets not updated | Blocking background processes with Xiaomi Service Framework | Add an exception to Windows Defender for WidgetService.exe |
| Rainmeter lays | Too resource-intensive skin | Turn off animations in skin settings or reduce refresh rate |
If the widget panel is completely missing:
- Check if it's disabled in the registry. press Win + R, enter regedit.
- Cross the path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
- Make sure that the TaskbarDa parameter has a value of 1. If it is not, create a new one. DWORD (32-bit) with the name TaskbarDa and the value of 1.
- Reboot the laptop.
Get-AppxPackage WebExperience | Remove-AppxPackageAfter restarting, widgets will be restored automatically.-->
6. Alternative methods: widgets in the browser and PWA
If you do not want to install additional software, you can use:
- 🌐 Progressive Web Apps (PWA) — Web applications that work as native (such as Twitter or Spotify with a player widget).
- 📌 Desktop bookmarks – in Chrome or Edge, you can create a site shortcut with the function “Open as a window".
- 📱 Android Emulators – via BlueStacks or Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) You can run widgets from Google Play.
Instructions for the creation PWA-widget:
- Open the site you want to add (such as Trello) in Microsoft Edge.
- Press three points (⋯) → Annexes → Install this site as an application.
- In the window that appears, click Install.
- The application will open in a separate window without an address bar, and you can pin it to the taskbar.
🔹 Advantage PWA: The widgets update in the background and don't load the system as much as the Rainmeter. On the RedmiBook 10 with 8-16 GB of RAM, it's a good alternative.
7. Optimizing performance when using widgets
Widgets, especially custom widgets, can affect battery life and performance. On the RedmiBook 10 with a 43 Wh battery, this is critical.
- ⚡ Turn off unnecessary widgets in the background: in Rainmeter, this is done through Manage → Check only active skins.
- 🔋 B Parameters → System system → Power Add an Exception for Widgets in Power Saving Mode.
- 🖥️ Use light alternatives to monitor your system: Open Hardware Monitor can be installed instead of HWiNFO.
- 🔄 Set the widget refresh rate: in Rainmeter, it's 1000 ms (1 time per second) by default. 5,000 ms is enough for a temperature.
⚠️ Note: If after installing widgets, the laptop began to warm up strongly (temperature) CPU 85°C to simple, check it out:
- Do you have multiple monitoring programs running simultaneously (e.g., HWiNFO)? + MSI Afterburner).
- Is there a resource-intensive skin in Rainmeter (for example, with a 3D-animation).
- Update graphics drivers via Xiaomi Driver Installer (you can download on the official website).