EWClock

It’s more or less a mandatory thing to be aware of time nowadays, because it’s close to impossible to synchronize events and other daily activities without the knowledge of time. In case the taskbar clock doesn’t really suit your style, it’s possible to rely on a variety of third-party alternatives like EWClock, mainly for customization purposes.

First off, you might want to know that your computer needs to be fitted with Adobe AIR to be able to install the application and also to run it. You can launch it right afterwards, with a cool representation of a clock showing up on the desktop, which you can move to any suitable location.

The application features a minimalistic view of a clock, with a transparent background on which you find indicators for 12 hours, as well as second, minute, and hour animated indicators. Note that the background is click-through, so you need to be a little careful when you interact with the clock. It always sits on top of other windows, with no option to toggle this.

However, the program is not simply on your desktop to look pretty, and it also comes with a few practical features. Right-clicking the interface brings up a simple menu in which you can set up an alarm, and even an hourly chime. This last item comes in the form of an audio alert, as well as a message.

Last but not least, the application lets you set up a custom alarm. It’s easy to configure, with a couple of fields for hour and minutes. The alarm is specified in a 24 hour mode, but only one can be active at a time. In terms of alerts, you can also enable a message.

Taking everything into consideration, we can state that EWClock is a straightforward desktop clock with the main purpose to look cool. It can fit anywhere on the desktop, and you can even set up an alarm to remind you of upcoming events.