Digital Clock

There is not much you can do about how and where Windows displays the clock, so if you want to make it easier to read, you should turn to a third party utility like Digital Clock. Unlike its simple name, the application's functionality will definitely satisfy you. It comes with a wide range of customization options, which give you the possibility of placing a uniquely designed clock on your desktop.

Digital Clock is absolutely free, and you can have it up and running in no time. You can use it on any modern Windows platform, including Win 10, without having to install any prerequisite tools or services. The software's hardware requirements are modest, so you won't feel any slowdowns while it's running.

The application will place a digital clock on your desktop right when you launch it. You can drag it anywhere on the screen, and you can also right-click the clock to reveal a few options, for placing the clock in pre-configured locations and bringing up a tabbed customization menu. You only need to interact with a few checkboxes, drop-downs and sliders to make the changes you need, and you will see them take effect instantly.

When it comes to appearance, you can change the clock's size and opacity, use a different solid color or a custom image, and enable a background with custom colors. What's more, the software lets you choose from a variety of clock skins, which include the traditional digital clock looks, as well as other neat designs. Though each skin is essentially just a different font, it has to be said that Digital Clock comes with some interesting ones, which give the clock a unique look. What's more, the application lets you use your own fonts if you want to.

The software comes with other useful options, besides the ones for tweaking the appearance. You may choose between different time formats, change the text alignment and spacing between digits, use a different clock URL and more. Additionally, you can play with some experimental options, to make the clock on all your monitors, if you have more than one, snap it to edges, prevent out of screen position, and make other fine adjustments.

Another interesting aspect is the fact that Digital Clock comes with various plug-ins, which enable you to set up alarms, make your clock talk and more. You can find them in a list, from which you can configure them separately without any kind of difficulties. Furthermore, all the settings you make can be exported, so you may use them on other computers as well.

Digital Clock looks and sounds like a simple clock application, but if you take one look at the customization options it has to offer, you will agree that it's something worth having.