SimpleTimer

SimpleTimer is a software application that was designed with the sole purpose of helping you keep track of time.

Being such a simple application, you won't find any problems working with it, basically it addresses novice users that have little or no computer experience.

From the main screen of the application, you can set the timer to begin counting down minutes by entering a number starting with 1. You can configure SimpleTimer, to either show warning messages or not. If you choose to receive warning messages, then a pop-up window notifies you when the remaining time reaches 5 minutes, and 30 seconds. Once the time expires, another dialog window informs you that your time is up, and awaits for you to press the 'OK' button. After confirming that the time expired, the utility continues to count time.

To further emphasize the application's simplicity, among the already mentioned features, you are able to pause and resume the timer anytime you want, as well as reset the time back to it's original value.

Having said all that, SimpleTimer is the digital substitute of a regular hand watch countdown timer, with the remark that it does not feature an alarm clock or any other type of sound warning system.

All things considered, SimpleTimer does what it is developed to do, and that is to count time and warn you when time runs out. For advanced users, this program is disappointing since it features a minimalistic interface and does not include a set of features required to meet an average user's needs. It's only strong point is that it accurately counts down time and warns you promptly without taking to much of your desktop space, although it would be more efficient if it could run in the Systray.