How do I move widgets to desktop?

Have a new I Mac. I'd like to move some of the widgets on the dashboard to my desktop. Can't figure it out.

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It's hard to move widgets to Desktop, but it's possible. See > http://macs.about.com/od/usingyourmac/qt/widgetondesktop.htm

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I have new music on my Macbook desktop. I want to move it into iTunes. This was easy with iTunes 10, but it doesn't work with iTunes 11. So how can I manage new music that isn't purchased throught the iTunes store? How can I move music into iTunes?
I'd really like to go back to iTunes 10 since it was user-friendly and iTunes 11 is extremely iTunes friendly; os if you know how to do that I'd appreciate it greatly. Or I'd appreciate learnig about another music management system - other than iTunes since iTunes 10 isn't available any more.

=Downgrading from iTunes 11 to iTunes 10.7=
You may be able to go back with Time Machine but this may involve restoring other items too (https://discussions.apple.com/message/20441404). Alternatively:
Back up your computer first, in case the unexpected happens.
Quit iTunes.
Get iTunes 10.7 from http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1576 or the direct download link at: http://appldnld.apple.com/iTunes10/041-7195.20120912.d3uzQ/iTunes10.7.dmg
Do a few preparatory steps by making sure all iTunes components are not running and cleaning old files.   See https://discussions.apple.com/message/20475394. Do steps 3 and 4. Steps 6-8 may be also useful but I don't know if they are essential. Some of the other steps are not necessary, duplicate steps listed later in my post or are perhaps even unhelpful in the process.
Replace the iTunes 11 application with iTunes 10.7. Simply dragging the application to the trash may not work. Lion (OSX 10.7) and newer systems have iTunes integrated into the operating system and deleting is a bit more involved. Two ways to do this are:
1. Use the shareware Pacifist utility (http://www.charlessoft.com/) to install iTunes 10.7 including all associated system files. Details at http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=16400819&postcount=6
2. Check this reference on how to delete the iTunes application itself:
    Delete iTunes in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion - http://osxdaily.com/2011/09/13/delete-itunes-in-mac-os-x-10-7-lion/
    After deleting the application there may be other files that need downgrading too. See the note about error -42408 at the end of this post. You may want to tuck these away somewhere safe until you have completed the installation of iTunes 10.7. I have not tested this but ideally if newer versions are not found then the installer will put in the old versions. This may include these files in /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/ which apparently get updated by iTunes 11:
AirTrafficHost.framework
CoreFP.framework
DeviceLink.framework
iTunesAccess.framework
MobileDevice.framework
After doing one of the two procedures above you will have to rescue the most recent old iTunes library from your iTunes > Previous Libraries folder. Rename it "iTunes Library.itl" and replace the existing one in the iTunes folder. A newer version of iTunes irreversibly updates your library file so you have to replace it with the old one or you will get an error message. Note, this will revert your library to the version at the time of the upgrade and you will have to update any changes made since. See:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/20401436 - turingtest2 11/2012 post on rebuilding empty/corrupt library from previous iTunes library file after upgrade/crash.
iTunes: How to re-create your iTunes library and playlists - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1451
Other issues:
- https://discussions.apple.com/message/20432309 - solution to mobile devices saying they need to be restored after downgrading
- If you encounter error -42408:
iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting - http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297 > Specific Conditions and Alert Messages: (Mac OS X / Windows) - including specific error codes.
Alternatively, check https://discussions.apple.com/message/20441424 which requires you have a Time Machine backup (though possibly if you remove the newer version of these files old ones may be installed with the iTunes 10.7 installer - untested). A variant of this is at: https://discussions.apple.com/message/20448184
- Persistent "Show in iTunes Store" arrows after downgrade - https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4567064

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How can I move Photos from an existing specific even in IPhoto? When I try to drag them they go into a newly created event and not my chosen existing one.

annfrombarnstaple wrote:
... they go into a newly created event and not my chosen existing one.
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Widgets to Desktop

How do I move widgets to the Desktop?

You can get Widgets on the desktop by starting Developper mode if you are willing to use the terminal.
see Instructions below.
Or you can download this widgets to desktop app here:
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/24561/widget-to-desktop
Complete Details (tested on 10.6.6)
1) Open the "Terminal" app *don't worry it's easy* (Applications > Utilities > Terminal) and write (or cut and paste) this line of text, beside the existing where the small grey cursor is.
defaults write com.apple.dashboard devmode YES
Then push enter ... and close the "Terminal" app
2) Now Restart the Dock (Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor > double click "Dock" > click "Quit" > click "Force Quit") the Dock will automatically restart ... (Or just restart your Mac if that's easier for you)
3) Open the dashboard (tap F4), click on a widget and HOLD DOWN the mouse button then move it slightly and keep HOLDING DOWN the mouse button. Now push the F4 key again a this widget will stay behind, drag it a new location as it will be "Always on Top" ... thats it!
4) Now to get rid of the widget from your desktop, click and HOLD DOWN the mouse button on the widget you want removed, tap F4 to bring up the dashboard. The release the mouse button Tap F4 again and it's gone.
5) At this point however the discarded widgets exist as zombies in a kind of no mans land. When you look at the dashboard, the discarded widgets will be shown faded or greyed out, they are not on the dash board but neither are they on the desktop, but it's an easy fix.
6) To bring them back to life you need to tap F4 to open the dash board ...now click once on the black PLUS SIGN sign way on the bottom left of your screen (it will change to an "X" and your screen will fade and raise up) and another "X" will appear on the widgets ... Just click the "X"'s on any faded widgets and they will now be back to normal, ready to be used again.
The only real disadvantage of this procedure besides the items being "Always on Top" is it uses the same amount of resources as if the Dashboard is fully activated (check you activity monitor).

Adding Dashboard widgets to Desktop & Keeping it "Sticky"

Hi,
I know there are many posts out there on part of this topic.
I am aware on how to add widgets from Dashboard to the Desktop.
However, I haven't figured out how to ensure that the newly added widget does not overlay itself on the application I am using and that it continues to be in the background on the desktop.
I just want to be able to hit Command + F3 and see my desktop along with the widgets right there.
Much thanks.
My specs:
Device: MacBook Pro 15.4 (Late 2013)
OS: OS X 10.9.4

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It's hard to move widgets to Desktop, but it's possible. See > http://macs.about.com/od/usingyourmac/qt/widgetondesktop.htm

How do I moves the widgets from the dashboard to the desktop?

How do I move my widgets from the dashboard to the desktop?

Yes, you can. All you need to do is do a Spotlight search for Terminal and open the application Terminal. After launching Terminal, type the following:
defaults write com.apple.dashboard devmode YES
Then hit return. Nothing will happen. The next step is to type the following command into Terminal:
killall dock
Then press return. Your dock will disappear momentarily.
Once your dock reappears, press F12 (the keyboard command to bring up Dashboard). Then begin dragging the widget that you would like to have on your desktop. Continue dragging it—don't let to—and press F12 again. Voila! It's on your desktop. You can get it off by dragging it and pressing F12, just like you do to get it on.
Hope that helps! :)

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