Everyday Windows News & Interest Widgets: Where are the Weather Icons Stored?
The Windows 10 operating system offers a variety of built-in features to enhance user experience. One such feature is the News and Interests widget, which displays personalized news, weather forecasts, and other relevant information. The weather section of this widget displays various weather icons, leaving many users curious about where these icons are stored on their system.
Understanding the News and Interests Widget
The News and Interests widget is a customizable feature in Windows 10 that allows users to stay updated on the latest news, weather, sports, and other topics of interest. It is integrated into the taskbar and can be accessed by clicking on the widget or hovering over it with the mouse cursor.
Weather Icons in the News and Interests Widget
The weather section of the News and Interests widget displays various weather icons representing different weather conditions, such as sunny, cloudy, rainy, and snowy. These icons are designed to provide a quick and visual representation of the current weather conditions in the user's location.
Locating the Weather Icons
The weather icons used in the News and Interests widget are not stored locally on the user's system. Instead, they are hosted on Microsoft servers and are accessed remotely by the widget. This means that users cannot directly access or modify the icons stored on Microsoft's servers.
Alternatives to the Built-in Weather Icons
For users who wish to customize the weather icons displayed in the News and Interests widget, there are a few alternatives. One option is to use a third-party weather app that offers customizable weather icons. Another option is to use a weather website that allows users to customize the appearance of the weather forecast, including the icons used to represent different weather conditions.
The weather icons used in the News and Interests widget in Windows 10 are not stored locally on the user's system. Instead, they are hosted on Microsoft servers and are accessed remotely by the widget. While users cannot directly access or modify these icons, there are alternative options for customizing the appearance of the weather forecast in Windows 10.
References
- Microsoft. (2021). News and interests on the taskbar. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/news-and-interests-on-the-taskbar-2c454de7-5dd7-462f-a18b-a5a778c6d1f6
- The Windows Club. (2021). How to Change Weather Icons in Windows 10 News & Interests Widget. https://www.thewindowsclub.com/change-weather-icons-windows-10-news-interests-widget