Timer

Timer is a small software application whose purpose is to help you time all sorts of activities and projects with the aid of a simple countdown timer. It order to be able to make use of the program’s capabilities, you need to have the Java working platform deployed on the host PC.

After a fast and basic installation process where you only need to press on a few ‘Next’ buttons in order to complete the task, you are welcomed by a plain design. The program offers support for only a few configuration settings which are comprised in a single window.

There’s no support for a help manual so you cannot read more about the setup process. However, the dedicated parameters look easy to interpret so you are not going to invest a lot of time into tweaking them.

Timer offers you the possibility to count down only from 30 minutes. You are not allowed to manually set up the timer by specifying the preferred number of minutes, so you are stuck with the preset option.

Other important configuration settings worth being mentioned enable you to start or pause the timer, reset the timer, as well as adjust adjust the transparency of the main window pretty easily thanks to the built-in slider.

Tests have pointed out that Timer accomplishes a task quickly. It remains light on system resources so the overall performance of the system is not affected.

If you are looking for nothing more than a basic countdown timer that features preset timing options, you may give Timer a try and see what it can do for you. It is suitable especially for less experienced users. On the downside, you cannot set up audio alarms, make use of a stopwatch, and record multiple time laps, just to name a few advanced suggestions.