How to Add a Countdown Clock to My Desktop

In this hectic world of appointments, deadlines and meetings, it can be helpful to place a countdown timer on your desktop to keep track of the most important impending dates. Countdown timers can help you track upcoming deadlines, or even fun things like movie premieres or the release of the next cutting-edge video game. You can place a countdown clock on your desktop by downloading some software.

Screen Clock

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  Visit the Screen Clock website. The software costs $19.95.

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  Click "Download" to download the software.

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  Click "Save File" and choose a location for the software. Your desktop is usually best for ease of access.

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  Double-click the program icon to run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install and configure Screen Clock.

T-Minus Countdown Clock

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  Navigate to the T-Minus Countdown Clock homepage. The price of the software is $9.99.

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  Click "Order Online" to begin the purchasing process.

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  Click the button next to "Select a T-Minus Instant Countdown" and use the drop-down menu to select the clock that is applicable to your needs.

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  Click "Checkout." Verify that the contents of your shopping cart are correct and click "Purchase."

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  Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your purchase and download the software.

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  Double-click T-Minus Countdown Clock to launch the software and set your countdown date.

TimeLeft

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  Head to the TimeLeft website. The program is free.

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  Click "Download" link on the right-hand side of the page.

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  Click "Save File" and save the file to your desktop.

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  Double-click the TimeLeft icon on your desktop to launch the countdown timer.