World clock

World clock guides

Step-by-step DesktopClock notes for Windows desks. Prefer the x64 MSI from GitHub Releases, then prove one time zone on the desktop before themes.

Use install guides for MSI and portable zip, howto notes for Settings and safety, migrate pages when leaving Windows Clock, and compare pages when choosing tools. Dial Hollow keeps cluster pages for releases, GitHub overview, and download-safe habits beside this index.

Install by operating system

Step-by-step Windows MSI and portable zip installs for DesktopClock.

  • Install on Windows Install a world clock on Windows with DesktopClock. Prefer DesktopClock-*-x64.msi from GitHub Releases, with portable x64 zip as the alternate.
  • Portable zip World clock portable zip for DesktopClock: when to prefer DesktopClock-*-x64.zip over the MSI and how to keep the folder clean.

Comparisons

DesktopClock against Windows Clock, browser tabs, and other desk widgets people ask about.

  • Vs Windows Clock World clock vs Windows Clock: when DesktopClock’s desk widget wins, and when the Store clock app still fits alarms and focus.
  • Vs online sites World clock vs online time sites: when a DesktopClock desk widget beats browser tabs that only work while the laptop is open.

Switch and set up

Move from Windows Clock or browser time tabs to a desktop widget.

  • Switch from Windows Clock Switch from Windows Clock or browser time tabs to a desk world clock with DesktopClock while keeping Store alarms if you still need them.

Setup and safety

First run, themes, time zones, updates, and how to stay on genuine Releases files.

  • First run World clock first run with DesktopClock: pick a time zone, set format and theme presets, then optional startup and OLED options.
  • Windows setup World clock Windows setup notes for DesktopClock: MSI versus portable zip, arm64 supporting assets, and how to document the update door.
  • Is it safe? Is this world clock safe? DesktopClock is MIT on GitHub with named Releases assets. Prefer the x64 MSI and skip Softonic wrappers.
  • Themes and formats World clock themes and formats in DesktopClock: presets, live format preview, opacity, and how to keep the desk readable.
  • Troubleshooting World clock troubleshooting for DesktopClock: missing face, wrong zone, SmartScreen blocks, and portable zip confusion.
  • Update and uninstall Update or uninstall a world clock install of DesktopClock: reuse GitHub Releases for MSI or zip, and remove only the door you documented.