Metric Clock 2 Gadget

Metric Clock 2 Gadget is a simple desktop gadget designed for computers running Windows 7 and Vista, which shows a digital clock on the screen. It has several skins and enables you to write a short message.

The tool can be used by those who are continuously looking for new ways to personalize their operating system, as well as those looking for an alternative to the Windows built-in clock.

The widget gets seamlessly integrated with the desktop and user intervention is minimal. It displays a small frame that can be moved anywhere on the screen with the help of the mouse cursor. Time is automatically synchronized to the system clock.

When it comes to UI customization settings for Metric Clock 2 Gadget, you can pick another skin for the clock (lime green, purple, grey, orange, blue, black, red, pink) or set all skins to automatically rotate based on the time of the day, enter a label to show on the clock, as well as allow the app to fill the background as the day progresses.

Thanks to options shared by all desktop gadgets made for Windows 7 and Vista, it's also possible to change the opacity level, as well as to make the frame stay on top of other open windows.

It worked smoothly in our testing, without causing the operating system to hang, crash or indicate errors. Unsurprisingly, it had minimal impact on the computer's performance, thanks to the fact that it required a low amount of CPU and RAM to work properly.

Because desktop gadgets have ceased to be implemented into Windows past Windows 7, Metric Clock 2 Gadget is no longer in development, so it will not receive further updates. Nevertheless, you can use it to personalize your desktop if your workstation is running Windows 7 or Vista.