The latest articles on DEV Community by ilyax (@ilyax). https://dev.to/ilyax https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1279644%2Fa91e9b86-7519-4258-9675-b8fce18a7d16.png https://dev.to/ilyax en ilyax Fri, 02 May 2025 08:16:42 +0000 https://dev.to/ilyax/unitdesk-desktop-monitoring-widgets-8d5 https://dev.to/ilyax/unitdesk-desktop-monitoring-widgets-8d5 <p>UnitDesk stands out with its emphasis on modularity and customization. Instead of a monolithic application, it's structured around individual widget "units." This means you can pick and choose the information you want to see – CPU/RAM/GPU usage, disk space, time/date – and arrange it exactly how you like.</p> <p><strong>Key Features Developers Will Appreciate:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <strong>Modular Architecture:</strong> Based on SOLID principles, UnitDesk encourages clean code and easy extension. Adding new widgets is straightforward thanks to the <code>BaseWidget</code> class and a well-defined widget lifecycle.</li> <li> <strong>WPF and C#:</strong> Leverages the power of Windows Presentation Foundation for rich, hardware-accelerated UI and the robustness of C#. A familiar stack for many Windows developers.</li> <li> <strong>Hardware Monitoring with LibreHardwareMonitor:</strong> Integrates with the reliable LibreHardwareMonitor library, providing accurate and detailed system information.</li> <li> <strong>Extensibility:</strong> The framework is designed for developers to create custom widgets. The documentation clearly outlines how to inherit from <code>BaseWidget</code> and implement the necessary methods.</li> <li> <strong>Clean Desktop Integration:</strong> Widgets are designed to be lightweight and semi-transparent, blending seamlessly with the desktop. Features like drag-and-drop positioning and position persistence enhance the user experience.</li> </ul> <p>Check out the UnitDesk GitHub repository (<a href="https://github.com/ilyax/Unitdesk" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unitdesk</a>) to explore the code, contribute, or build your own custom widgets. Take control of your desktop monitoring!</p>