Desktop Clock

If you are not happy about how the OS integrated clock works and looks, you should look for an application that gives you more options on how the clock should look and how it displays the time. Desktop Clock is a simple and easy-to-use Chrome app that can enrich your desktop with a larger and customizable timekeeper.

When you run the app for the first time, you'll notice that the default clock is displayed in its analog form. If you are not happy with that, change it to digital and place it in the desired spot. If you are looking to change its appearance a bit you can click the settings wheel and see how can you modify it.

If you have to resize the UI, just drag its corners until it gets to the size you prefer. In case you have a setup with multiple monitors and you can spare one for a full-screen clock, you can use the maximize button for that. While in full screen, the taskbar or other OS components aren't going to be visible, as the app is set to be always on top.

Don't like the gray theme? Under the Appearance entry, you can find the available colors that can be applied to your clock. Also, if you are a Night Mode enthusiast, you'll find that option as well, but keep in mind that if you check the night mode box, the colors will change the text only, as the background theme stays black.

Also, if you install this app on a laptop, you can choose to display the battery status in the same interface. To be more precise, you have to check the Display Battery Info to make the icon appear in the lower right corner of the app. The battery icon is not at all intrusive and you'll always know how much juice the laptop has each time you check the clock.

Desktop Clock is a basic tool that besides showing you the time, it can also keep an eye on the laptop's battery. There is nothing complicated in operating this little app, but if you somehow manage to break some of its settings, you can always use the reset button to restore it to its default looks.