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Old March 30th 19, 10:15 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware
arlen holder
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Default Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?

Does a Win clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?

I love ClockX functionality; but I wish ClocX had a small digital output choice.
http://www.clockx.net

My use model is simple:
1. The system time zone is set to change randomly at random times.
2. Then I set ClocX to a fixed local time zone (e.g., to PST or whatever).
3. ClocX then always displays local time despite the random system TZ.

This works GREAT!
o The only problem is I'd like ClocX to be digital, and a lot smaller.

Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?
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Old March 30th 19, 10:22 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware
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Default Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?

On Sat, 30 Mar 2019 21:15:47 -0000 (UTC), arlen holder wrote:

Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?


BTW, I've tried "t-clock", but it's not even close to the same functionality.
https://github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clock/releases

I don't want to have any association with the Windows task bar clock at all.
o Not even to set the task bar clock to multiple different time zones.

I want to be completely divorced from Windows, where ClocX is perfect.
o The only problem with ClocX is it doesn't have a small digital display

Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality with digital readout?
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Old March 31st 19, 01:10 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware
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Default Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digitaloutput?

On 3/30/2019 4:22 PM, arlen holder wrote:
On Sat, 30 Mar 2019 21:15:47 -0000 (UTC), arlen holder wrote:

Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?


BTW, I've tried "t-clock", but it's not even close to the same functionality.
https://github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clock/releases

I don't want to have any association with the Windows task bar clock at all.
o Not even to set the task bar clock to multiple different time zones.

I want to be completely divorced from Windows, where ClocX is perfect.
o The only problem with ClocX is it doesn't have a small digital display

Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality with digital readout?

Never used it myself but possibly DS Clock might work for you.
https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/index.html
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Old March 31st 19, 01:12 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware
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"arlen holder" wrote in message ...

Does a Win clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital
output?

I love ClockX functionality; but I wish ClocX had a small digital output
choice.
http://www.clockx.net

May want to correct the link you provided to http://www.clocx.net/

Bob S.

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Old March 31st 19, 02:27 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware,microsoft.public.windowsxp-general
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Default Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?

On Sat, 30 Mar 2019 19:10:06 -0500, GlowingBlueMist wrote:

Never used it myself but possibly DS Clock might work for you.
https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/index.html


Hi GlowingBlueMist,

Wow. That's a GREAT suggestion.
o People like you are why Usenet is still a great collaborative tool!

*DS Clock worked PERFECTLY in my very first test just now!*
o https://i.postimg.cc/4N3gfwZz/clock01.jpg

While the DS Clock options are different from ClocX options, DS Clock seems
to do EXACTLY what ClocX does, but in _digital_ instead of in analog
output!

As per a post from "n/a", I gave the wrong URL to ClocX:
o DS Clock: https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/ (A digital clock display)
o ClocX: http://www.clocx.net/ (An analog clock display)

The main advantage (to me) of these clock displays is that they can be set
to display _any_ time zone's time, which is what I needed since my system
time zone is set to fluctuate randomly (using a script that randomly makes
use of the Windows "tzutil.exe" command).

DS Clock also synchronizes the system time to any given time server,
which is an added bonus (I'm not sure _how_ Windows system sync time
though, so maybe that sync is not even needed).

I like that it works with all Windows, even down to Windows XP!

As always, I wrote up an installation log, which I reproduce here so that
others can benefit from your wonderful advice!

-------------- begin installation log ---------------
Obtain DS Clock 4.0 (64-bit, 32-bit) from:
https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/index.html

My screenshot:
https://i.postimg.cc/4N3gfwZz/clock01.jpg

This is the key advertising blurb...

DS Clock is a FREE digital desktop clock that displays variable date & time
information built from the format string.

The program allows you to fully customize its look and feel.

You can select any combination of date, time, and time zones,
insert any text, pick custom colors and fonts, set custom sounds
to play at the top of the hour, play real Westminster chimes, etc.

DS Clock can synchronize your computer's clock with Atomic Time Servers.

DS Clock is available on these platforms:
o Windows 10 (32-bit & 64-bit)
o Windows 8.1/8 (32-bit & 64)
o Windows 7 (32-bit & 64)
o Windows Vista/2008 (32-bit & 64)
o Windows XP/2003 (32-bit)

I saved the installer to: C:\software\hardware\time\dsclock\dsc400r-x64
The setup wants to install in: C:\Program Files\DS Clock
I put it in: C:\app\hardware\time\dsclock (next to ClocX & T-Clock)

The first time it runs it phones home (twice):
http://www.dualitysoft.com/t/dsc-install?src=dsc-install&version=4.0.0.2&os=10.0.17763&pi=x64&pa=x6 4
https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/thankyou.html?src=dsc-install&version=4.0.0.2

It opens to the "DS Clock Options" form which has two tabs:
o Clock (pick any desired date format, e.g., hh:mm:ss tt - MMMM dd, ddd)
o Synchronization (pick whether to auto sync & the time server)

The default shows the "system time", which, for me, isn't what I wanted.
Luckily, it allows you to set it to a time zone, which _is_ what I want!

What's really nice is that the display itself is the most real time
I've ever seen _any_ formattable display, where it displays the result
literally while you type the text (seemingly at the very instant), without
so much as an "enter" command or "ok" button press.

This is what I ended up with using:
#085 ddd MMM dd == 5:54 PM Sat Mar 30

Although I kind of like this slightly longer format also:
#085 dddd MMMM dd == 5:54 PM Saturday March 30

It seems I can change the fonts & sizes, but for now, I won't bother,
unless it affects the fingerprinting in browser tests. If you turn off the
custom fonts, it seems to use the same font as the Windows task bar clock,
where you can set the text color and background as desired.

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Old March 31st 19, 02:41 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Default Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?

On Sat, 30 Mar 2019 19:10:06 -0500, GlowingBlueMist wrote:

Never used it myself but possibly DS Clock might work for you.
https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/index.html


Hi GlowingBlueMist,

Wow. That's a GREAT suggestion.
o People like you are why Usenet is still a great collaborative tool!

*DS Clock worked PERFECTLY in my very first test just now!*
o https://i.postimg.cc/4N3gfwZz/clock01.jpg

And it worked perfectly in my second test, just now:
o https://i.postimg.cc/j2c5tTqg/clock02.jpg

While the DS Clock options are different from ClocX options, DS Clock seems
to do EXACTLY what ClocX does, but in _digital_ instead of in analog
output!

As per a post from "n/a", I gave the wrong URL to ClocX:
o DS Clock: https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/ (A digital clock
display)
o ClocX: http://www.clocx.net/ (An analog clock display)

The main advantage (to me) of these clock displays is that they can be set
to display _any_ time zone's time, which is what I needed since my system
time zone is set to fluctuate randomly (using a script that randomly makes
use of the Windows "tzutil.exe" command).

DS Clock also synchronizes the system time to any given time server,
which is an added bonus (I'm not sure _how_ Windows system sync time
though, so maybe that sync is not even needed).

I like that it works with all Windows, even down to Windows XP!

As always, I wrote up an installation log, which I reproduce here so that
others can benefit from your wonderful advice!

-------------- begin installation log ---------------
Obtain DS Clock 4.0 (64-bit, 32-bit) from:
https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/index.html

My screenshot:
https://i.postimg.cc/4N3gfwZz/clock01.jpg

This is the key advertising blurb...

DS Clock is a FREE digital desktop clock that displays variable date & time
information built from the format string.

The program allows you to fully customize its look and feel.

You can select any combination of date, time, and time zones,
insert any text, pick custom colors and fonts, set custom sounds
to play at the top of the hour, play real Westminster chimes, etc.

DS Clock can synchronize your computer's clock with Atomic Time Servers.

DS Clock is available on these platforms:
o Windows 10 (32-bit & 64-bit)
o Windows 8.1/8 (32-bit & 64)
o Windows 7 (32-bit & 64)
o Windows Vista/2008 (32-bit & 64)
o Windows XP/2003 (32-bit)

I saved the installer to: C:\software\hardware\time\dsclock\dsc400r-x64
The setup wants to install in: C:\Program Files\DS Clock
I put it in: C:\app\hardware\time\dsclock (next to ClocX & T-Clock)

The first time it runs it phones home (twice):
http://www.dualitysoft.com/t/dsc-install?src=dsc-install&version=4.0.0.2&os=10.0.17763&pi=x64&pa=x6 4
https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/thankyou.html?src=dsc-install&version=4.0.0.2

It opens to the "DS Clock Options" form which has two tabs:
o Clock (pick any desired date format, e.g., hh:mm:ss tt - MMMM dd, ddd)
o Synchronization (pick whether to auto sync & the time server)

The default shows the "system time", which, for me, isn't what I wanted.
Luckily, it allows you to set it to a time zone, which _is_ what I want!

What's really nice is that the display itself is the most real time
I've ever seen _any_ formattable display, where it displays the result
literally while you type the text (seemingly at the very instant), without
so much as an "enter" command or "ok" button press.

This is what I ended up with using:
#085 ddd MMM dd == 5:54 PM Sat Mar 30

Although I kind of like this slightly longer format also:
#085 dddd MMMM dd == 5:54 PM Saturday March 30

It seems I can change the fonts & sizes, but for now, I won't bother,
unless it affects the fingerprinting in browser tests. If you turn off the
custom fonts, it seems to use the same font as the Windows task bar clock,
where you can set the text color and background as desired.

Here is DSClock in yellow next to the Windows system clock in white:
https://i.postimg.cc/j2c5tTqg/clock02.jpg
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Old April 2nd 19, 05:15 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
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Default Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?

Hi folks!
I've been following this thread with interest because I've also been
searching for a program like this for quite a while. I already use
"Rainlendar" and it faithfully played an hourly chime for me - until a
Windows Update UNinstalled my Realtek sound program without warning.
(Strangely enough, I can still hear this sound play, but *only* when using
Bluetooth headphones!) Anyway, a BIG public "Thank You!" to Arlen Holder for
this great tip - it works great and I have my sound again!! :-D

Neil ¦¬D
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"arlen holder" wrote in message ...

On Sat, 30 Mar 2019 19:10:06 -0500, GlowingBlueMist wrote:

Never used it myself but possibly DS Clock might work for you.
https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/index.html


Hi GlowingBlueMist,

Wow. That's a GREAT suggestion.
o People like you are why Usenet is still a great collaborative tool!

*DS Clock worked PERFECTLY in my very first test just now!*
o https://i.postimg.cc/4N3gfwZz/clock01.jpg

And it worked perfectly in my second test, just now:
o https://i.postimg.cc/j2c5tTqg/clock02.jpg

While the DS Clock options are different from ClocX options, DS Clock seems
to do EXACTLY what ClocX does, but in _digital_ instead of in analog
output!

As per a post from "n/a", I gave the wrong URL to ClocX:
o DS Clock: https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/ (A digital clock
display)
o ClocX: http://www.clocx.net/ (An analog clock display)

The main advantage (to me) of these clock displays is that they can be set
to display _any_ time zone's time, which is what I needed since my system
time zone is set to fluctuate randomly (using a script that randomly makes
use of the Windows "tzutil.exe" command).

DS Clock also synchronizes the system time to any given time server,
which is an added bonus (I'm not sure _how_ Windows system sync time
though, so maybe that sync is not even needed).

I like that it works with all Windows, even down to Windows XP!

As always, I wrote up an installation log, which I reproduce here so that
others can benefit from your wonderful advice!

-------------- begin installation log ---------------
Obtain DS Clock 4.0 (64-bit, 32-bit) from:
https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/index.html

My screenshot:
https://i.postimg.cc/4N3gfwZz/clock01.jpg

This is the key advertising blurb...

DS Clock is a FREE digital desktop clock that displays variable date & time
information built from the format string.

The program allows you to fully customize its look and feel.

You can select any combination of date, time, and time zones,
insert any text, pick custom colors and fonts, set custom sounds
to play at the top of the hour, play real Westminster chimes, etc.

DS Clock can synchronize your computer's clock with Atomic Time Servers.

DS Clock is available on these platforms:
o Windows 10 (32-bit & 64-bit)
o Windows 8.1/8 (32-bit & 64)
o Windows 7 (32-bit & 64)
o Windows Vista/2008 (32-bit & 64)
o Windows XP/2003 (32-bit)

I saved the installer to: C:\software\hardware\time\dsclock\dsc400r-x64
The setup wants to install in: C:\Program Files\DS Clock
I put it in: C:\app\hardware\time\dsclock (next to ClocX & T-Clock)

The first time it runs it phones home (twice):
http://www.dualitysoft.com/t/dsc-install?src=dsc-install&version=4.0.0.2&os=10.0.17763&pi=x64&pa=x6 4
https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/thankyou.html?src=dsc-install&version=4.0.0.2

It opens to the "DS Clock Options" form which has two tabs:
o Clock (pick any desired date format, e.g., hh:mm:ss tt - MMMM dd, ddd)
o Synchronization (pick whether to auto sync & the time server)

The default shows the "system time", which, for me, isn't what I wanted.
Luckily, it allows you to set it to a time zone, which _is_ what I want!

What's really nice is that the display itself is the most real time
I've ever seen _any_ formattable display, where it displays the result
literally while you type the text (seemingly at the very instant), without
so much as an "enter" command or "ok" button press.

This is what I ended up with using:
#085 ddd MMM dd == 5:54 PM Sat Mar 30

Although I kind of like this slightly longer format also:
#085 dddd MMMM dd == 5:54 PM Saturday March 30

It seems I can change the fonts & sizes, but for now, I won't bother,
unless it affects the fingerprinting in browser tests. If you turn off the
custom fonts, it seems to use the same font as the Windows task bar clock,
where you can set the text color and background as desired.

Here is DSClock in yellow next to the Windows system clock in white:
https://i.postimg.cc/j2c5tTqg/clock02.jpg

  #8  
Old April 3rd 19, 08:11 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
arlen holder
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Default Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?

On Tue, 2 Apr 2019 10:15:01 -0600, Neil Turkenkopf wrote:

I already use "Rainlendar"


Hi Neil Turkenkopf,
Thanks to GlowingBlueMist, we have good solutions for an external clock:
o DSclock (digital) https://www.dualitysoft.com/dsclock/index.html
o ClocX (analog) http://www.clocx.net/
where some people also use a clock that replaces the system tray clock
o T-clock (system) https://github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clock/releases

It's strange you mention Rainlendar, because the _only_ problem I have is
that Rainlendar uses the _system_ clock, and not its own time-zoned clock.

That's too bad because my scripts randomly run tzutil.exe to rotate the
system time zone, which affects nothing adversely, EXCEPT Rainlendar.

It would be nice if Rainlendar used its own TimeZone just like ClocX and
DSClock do.

The main reason I'm using Rainlendar is that I have a privacy-based local
calendar solution that doesn't require the Internet.
o I view & modify the desktop calendar using Rainlendar lite freeware
o I view & modify the Android calendar using SimpleMobileTools
o On iOS, unfortunately, this basic functionality doesn't appear to exist

What's beautiful about this method is...
o There is zero need to put your calendar on "the cloud"
o You simply import/export text "ics" icalendar format files
o The Windows/Linux/Android calendar programs easily "merge'
o So you can edit the iCal file on _any_ platform (but iOS)

*Linux* non-cloud privacy-based local LAN calendar solution:
o https://www.rainlendar.net/cms/index.php?option=com_rny_download

*Windows* non-cloud privacy-based local LAN calendar solution:
o https://www.rainlendar.net/cms/index.php?option=com_rny_download

*MacOS* non-cloud privacy-based local LAN calendar solution:
o https://www.rainlendar.net/cms/index.php?option=com_rny_download

*Android* non-cloud privacy-based local LAN calendar solution:
o https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobiletools.calendar.pro

*iOS* non-cloud privacy-based local LAN calendar solution:
o iOS appears to completely lack this basic privacy-based functionality

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Old April 7th 19, 06:59 AM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware
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Does a Win clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?



UPDATE:

I just found the _perfect_ spot to put the DSClock digital display!
https://i.postimg.cc/tTDs1Y1N/clock04.jpg

In placing DS Clock in that location, Cortana instantly visually
disappeared & even better, now there's no way to accidentally click on
Cortana since left clicking at that spot now does nothing.
  #10  
Old August 29th 20, 07:10 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware,alt.comp.microsoft.windows
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Default Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?

On Sun, 7 Apr 2019 05:59:17 -0000 (UTC), arlen holder wrote:

Does a Win clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?


UPDATE:

I just found the _perfect_ spot to put the DSClock digital display!
https://i.postimg.cc/tTDs1Y1N/clock04.jpg

In placing DS Clock in that location, Cortana instantly visually
disappeared & even better, now there's no way to accidentally click on
Cortana since left clicking at that spot now does nothing.


Update
o https://i.postimg.cc/hGrL20ZK/dsclock04.jpg

Due to a BSOD randomly causing the machine to need to be reimaged
o Windows 10 BSOD indicates a hardware problem - but what hardware is the problem?
https://alt.comp.os.windows-10.narkive.com/oL7PTNKu/windows-10-bsod-indicates-a-hardware-problem-but-what-hardware-is-the-problem

I'm yet again setting up a new system & forever honing the tutorials,
where I just got to the point of setting up a separate user clock
(which is completely divorced from the default System Clock).
o https://i.postimg.cc/hGrL20ZK/dsclock04.jpg
o https://i.postimg.cc/mrCGrsVY/dsclock03.jpg
o https://i.postimg.cc/sD6sDsgw/dsclock02.jpg
o https://i.postimg.cc/RVsHGmnG/dsclock.jpg
etc.

Regarding:
o Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.comp.freeware/hb7rIwIL6SI

And the problem set:
o What is WINDOWS free Clock completely separate from actual system time zone
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.comp.freeware/whXIfS6Xsfg

I found an even better place to put DSClock digital output!
o Syntax = dddMMMdd|#085 (i.e., SatAug29|7:19 AM)

Using these fonts and background colors to match the taskbar:
o Do you know the font Windows 10 uses for the default Date & Time display?
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.comp.freeware/LmfYs2a4o0Q
o Font = Segoe UI Semibold 9 pt
o Background = R=35, G=57, B=66

And placing the clock over the regular time/date display:
o How to remove the useless Windows 10 "Notifications" balloon taking up valuable taskbar space
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.comp.microsoft.windows/kzz-E0VymmU

Note I already removed both Cortana & Action Center taskbar icons.
o The goal is an efficient clean well-organized Windows 10 system.
--
There are myriad tasks to remember when setting up a new system again.
o https://i.postimg.cc/9f6KJx4f/clock02.jpg
o https://i.postimg.cc/Dy2mgsNq/clock01.jpg
o https://i.postimg.cc/Gh62bnq0/tz04.jpg
o https://i.postimg.cc/5NLJCznK/tz03.jpg
o https://i.postimg.cc/J0mLXN73/tz02.jpg
o https://i.postimg.cc/pdV3pJCL/tz01.jpg
  #11  
Old August 29th 20, 09:04 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware,alt.comp.microsoft.windows
knuttle
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Default Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?

On 8/29/2020 2:10 PM, Arlen Holder wrote:
On Sun, 7 Apr 2019 05:59:17 -0000 (UTC), arlen holder wrote:

Does a Win clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?


UPDATE:

I just found the _perfect_ spot to put the DSClock digital display!
https://i.postimg.cc/tTDs1Y1N/clock04.jpg

In placing DS Clock in that location, Cortana instantly visually
disappeared & even better, now there's no way to accidentally click on
Cortana since left clicking at that spot now does nothing.


Update
o https://i.postimg.cc/hGrL20ZK/dsclock04.jpg

Due to a BSOD randomly causing the machine to need to be reimaged
o Windows 10 BSOD indicates a hardware problem - but what hardware is the problem?
https://alt.comp.os.windows-10.narkive.com/oL7PTNKu/windows-10-bsod-indicates-a-hardware-problem-but-what-hardware-is-the-problem

I'm yet again setting up a new system & forever honing the tutorials,
where I just got to the point of setting up a separate user clock
(which is completely divorced from the default System Clock).
o https://i.postimg.cc/hGrL20ZK/dsclock04.jpg
o https://i.postimg.cc/mrCGrsVY/dsclock03.jpg
o https://i.postimg.cc/sD6sDsgw/dsclock02.jpg
o https://i.postimg.cc/RVsHGmnG/dsclock.jpg
etc.

Regarding:
o Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.comp.freeware/hb7rIwIL6SI

And the problem set:
o What is WINDOWS free Clock completely separate from actual system time zone
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.comp.freeware/whXIfS6Xsfg

I found an even better place to put DSClock digital output!
o Syntax = dddMMMdd|#085 (i.e., SatAug29|7:19 AM)

Using these fonts and background colors to match the taskbar:
o Do you know the font Windows 10 uses for the default Date & Time display?
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.comp.freeware/LmfYs2a4o0Q
o Font = Segoe UI Semibold 9 pt
o Background = R=35, G=57, B=66

And placing the clock over the regular time/date display:
o How to remove the useless Windows 10 "Notifications" balloon taking up valuable taskbar space
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.comp.microsoft.windows/kzz-E0VymmU

Note I already removed both Cortana & Action Center taskbar icons.
o The goal is an efficient clean well-organized Windows 10 system.

I don't know of the program you mentioned, but
https://github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clock
https://github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clo...2.4.4%23492-rc
Clock64.exe

works for me.

It places a digital clock in the same places as the Windows 10 clock on
the toolbar.

It lets you format the display as you like it, and includes short cut to
copy the time and date in the format of your choice to the clipboard for
use in any other program.

It does other things, that are nice but I use infrequently
  #12  
Old August 29th 20, 11:27 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware,alt.comp.microsoft.windows,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Arlen Holder
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Default Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?

On Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:04:15 -0400, knuttle wrote:

I don't know of the program you mentioned, but
https://github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clock
https://github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clo...2.4.4%23492-rc
Clock64.exe

works for me.


Thanks for that purposefully helpful advice about T-Clock (& TClock):
o http://web.archive.org/web/20160202023839/http://greggdeselms.com/tclock.html

The three most often currently suggested free clock apps appear to be:
1. clocx http://www.clocx.net
2. dsclock http://www.dualitysoft.com
3. t-clock https://github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clock/releases

My summary of those three wonderful free clock apps is as follows:
1. clocx has a very simple yet configurable analog desktop clock
2. dsclock has a more robust configurable digital desktop clock
3. t-clock has a very robust configurable digital taskbar clock

With respect to the location the clock will likely be placed, I think:
1. clocx is usually placed on the desktop; not necessarily the taskbar
2. dsclock is often placed on the desktop or directly over the taskbar
3. t-clock is generally a replacement for the Windows taskbar clock

With respect to the default system timezone (TZ), I know:
1. clocx displays the time in any timezone independent of the system TZ
2. dsclock displays the time in any timezone independent of the system TZ
3. t-clock is limited to just the time using the current system timezone

Given the limitations of t-clock, it doesn't suit my needs
o However it's a wonderfully robust replacement for Windows' taskbar clocks

For more detailed information on t-clock, please see this from John C.:
o White-Tiger T-Clock Redux: Updated version of T-Clock
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.comp.freeware/MUxmAVcShTo

-- cut below for description by John C. --
I like having the date down in the tray, so I like T-Clock. The original
version of the program is no longer being developed, but it was open
source so I looked around to see if anybody had taken it over.
Fortunately, this is the case:

https://github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clock/
__________________________________________________ ______________________
T-Clock Redux is an enhanced fork of Stoic Joker's T-Clock 2010
with ISO week number support, bug fixes and the ability to use Windows'
default calendar and tooltips.

T-Clock (called TClock), originally written by Kazubon in the early
90's, was a popular classic that was on the edge of extinction when
Windows started going 64bit. ... Stoic Joker simply chose not to let
that happen. And now it's up to us to continue their efforts.

Differences to Stoic Joker's T-Clock 2010 Build 95/98

+ supports Win10 with 1st-Anniversary update (v2.4.1)
+ Unicode support (v2.4.1)
* improved file structure
+ ISO-8601 week number support (Wi)
+ original Windows calendar and tooltip usable
+ support for clocks on every additional taskbar on Win8+
+ system/user dependent default colors
+ clock text angle freely adjustable
+ live update of clock text related changes (see what happens as you
change it and before you apply it)
+ clock text always automatically centered
+ right mouse click can be customized
+ mouse button 4 and 5 supported
* improved taskbar support such as horizontal vs vertical and size
+ calendar hides on 2nd click if opened before (autohide must be
enabled, Windows default behavior)
+ custom calendar can now show X past months, additional
improvements
+ extended right-click menu with more Windows like behavior
(hold down CTRL or SHIFT to get "Run ..." and "Exit Explorer" items)
+ simplified mouse click preferences page
+ default configuration with Windows like behavior and clock with
line-break on Vista+ (easier for first-time users)
+ more mouse commands / customization
+ overall improved settings dialog (so many changes.. can't name
them all)
* improved Stopwatch (hotkeys, export, stats)
* improved drag&drop support
! some bugfixes
* some minor and major rewrites and changes
! can be compiled with MinGW/GCC (allows more people to work on it
and also fixed bugs)
! fixed clock text transparency issues on Vista+
+ portable mode using .ini files as configuration storage (v2.4.0)
+ inbuild update checker (v2.4.0)
+ enhanced time format editor incl. realtime preview tbd
+ ability to use different timezones on modifiers tbd
+ LClock formating options such as different fonts and positions for
time and date tbd
+ working timezone identifiers tbd
+ multilingual version? tbd
+ resource usage % format option (CPU,RAM maybe GPU) tbd
+ improved time synchronization incl. autorun at startup (requires
admin rights for "install") tbd
+ mouseover customization, for example different time format, color,
border or even current weather tbd
+ switching clock text, eg. every 2 seconds another one tbd
+ multiple clock text presets? eg. switch between them on mouse
click tbd
+ maybe current sun state picture as clock background (plugin) tbd
+ improved hotkey support tbd

Requirements
Windows 2000+ (up to Windows 10 as of 2014)

Homepage: https://github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clock/
Download: https://github.com/White-Tiger/T-Clo...2.4.4%23492-rc

(Portable version is available. I downloaded the release candidate and
it works perfectly.)

-- cut above for description by John C. --

See also:
o Found this speaking time vbs batch script today
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.comp.freeware/Nv8cJ229qeI
--
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Old August 29th 20, 11:57 PM posted to alt.comp.os.windows-10,alt.comp.freeware,alt.comp.microsoft.windows,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Arlen Holder
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Posts: 186
Default Does a clock app exist that has ClocX functionality, but digital output?

UPDATE:
Setting up a new Windows system often takes hundreds of custom tweaks.

Given the strategic purpose of Usenet, for some, is to add value,
see also this batch script which randomly randomizes your system TZ.
o https://i.postimg.cc/RVsHGmnG/dsclock.jpg

== cut below for tzrandom.bat ==
@echo off
rem tzrandom.bat randomly sets the Windows system timezone
rem by Herbert Kleebauer, 20200415, alt.msdos.batch
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion

:loop
set /a n=137*%random%/32768*3+1
for /f "tokens=*" %%i in ('tzutil /l^|more +%n%') do set a=%%i& goto :l1
:l1
echo.
echo.
echo setting time zone to: %a%
tzutil.exe /s "%a%"

:: wait 6-24h
set /a n=20864+(%random%*2)
set /a h=%n%/3600
set /a m=(n-(%h%*3600))/60
echo waiting %h% hours, %m% minutes
timeout %n%
goto :loop

exit 0
== cut above for tzrandom.bat ==

See details in:
o What method do you prefer for scheduling a batch file to run silently
[sans a command window displaying]?
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/alt.msdos.batch/tzrandom|sort:date/alt.msdos.batch/JZMlGo_2__E/PsN-pab1AwAJ

While we're on the subject, here are scripts that create a Windows XP-style
Cascade menu (of as many as 137 timezone shortcuts) any set of which can
be used to quickly change the System Timezone using the standard
easy-to-use
Windows XP accordion style menus that never left Windows 10
(despite that some, & perhaps even most, people think they did).

o Can a Windows batch script perform the equivalent of a cat until the end
of file delimiter (cat foo eof)?
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/alt.msdos.batch/tzrandom|sort:date/alt.msdos.batch/0EE2VwfKwYc/fjh7tvLpAAAJ

== cut below for tzmakemenu.bat ==
@echo off
rem tzmakemenu.bat
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
set t=0
for /f "tokens=*" %%i in ('tzutil /l') do (
set /a t=t+1
set b=!a!
set a=%%i
if !t!==2 (echo REM !b!"!a!.bat"
echo tzutil.exe /s "!a!""!a!.bat"
set t=0))
exit 0
== cut above for tzmakemenu.bat ==

*This manual script randomly executes just _one_ of those 137 files:

== cut below for tzsetmenu.bat ==
@echo off
rem tzsetmenu.bat
setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion
cd .\tzfiles
set n=0
for %%f in (*.*) do (
set /a n+=1
set "file[!n!]=%%f"
)
set /a num=%random% %% 137-1
"!file[%num%]!"
exit 0
== cut above for tzsetmenu.bat ==

For setting up native Windows 10 menus for WinXP-style start menus, see:
o Can windows 10 be made to look like XP?
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/GIEGzBnB1SA/lvxBoSJaBQAJ

o Why does anyone bother to install Classic Shell on Windows?
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/dTHKXIdlqcw/6e7e7dq_AQAJ

o How can we further IMPROVE the efficiency of the Windows left-side
desktop pane?
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/OoKl4lKrFUc/vw8ozQdkAQAJ

o Please follow this cut-and-paste tutorial to get batch command shortcuts
working perfectly on Windows
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/1PzeGP4KMTU/tTbcd9zxAAAJ

o What Windwos freeware adds powerful "phone Susan" & "vipw" commands?
[sic]
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/ySVGbayhLSk/zXK3PjijAwAJ

o Tutorial for setting up a well-organized consistent efficient Windows
menu system
https://groups.google.com/d/msg/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general/eWU-jOkFRtU/lkVU8yolBQAJ
etc.
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