The little clock in the corner of your taskbar shows the time and nothing else. If you want the date, another time zone or a quick look at your memory load, you end up opening other windows. 1st Clock from Green Parrots Software replaces that clock with one you can format yourself.
Quick facts
- Current version: 5.1.1
- Platform: Windows, updated to support Windows 10 builds 19536 and beyond
- Price: from $19.99
- Trial: 30-day free trial (about 1.7 MB download)
Key features
Show the time in several time zones on your taskbar
The world time zone clock shows today's date and time around the world, in any format you choose.
Set alarms and reminders
Version 4.0 and later include alarms and reminders, so the clock can nudge you without a separate app.
Check a two-month calendar with one click
A popup calendar shows two months at a time.
Keep your PC clock accurate
Atomic time synchronization corrects your system clock.
See CPU and memory load in the clock face
Performance monitoring draws CPU usage and memory load graphically in the clock. You can also set your own colors and fonts, and show Swatch Internet Time.
Copy the date, time or resource info to the clipboard
You can copy to the clipboard in any format you wish. A popup menu and keyboard shortcuts give you access to the program's functions.
Who it's for
It suits you if you work with people in other time zones, or if you want a glance at date and system load without opening more windows. If you're happy with the stock Windows clock, you don't need it.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Time zones, alarms, calendar and system load all live in one place.
- Pro: Small download, and you can try it free for 30 days.
- Pro: The vendor is still updating it for new Windows 10 builds.
- Con: It's paid software after the trial, with prices starting at $19.99.
- Con: It's Windows-only.
FAQs
Is there a free trial?
Yes, a 30-day trial is available.
Does it work on Windows 10?
Version 5.1.1 is updated to support Windows 10 builds 19536 and beyond.
Can I show more than one time zone?
Yes. The world clock feature shows the time in different zones on the taskbar.
Can it show CPU and memory use?
Yes, both appear graphically in the clock face.