1st Clock is a Dr. File Finder Favorite!

Please read his review of 1st Clock here:

"...There are clocks, and then there are clocks! And 1st Clock, by Green Parrots Software, is a full-featured clock utility that's really slick! I have to say I was impressed. Maybe because it's a clock and so much more. First off, like any good clock, it shows the time. And the date. But, it also has a feature that lets you add different time zones. So, for example, I have clients in other countries like Australia. I added that time zone and now when I move my mouse over the display I see the current time in Australia as well as other information. Cool! The program can sit on your desktop or it can become a part of the Windows "tray" where the Windows clock normally appears.

1st Clock has a number of configurable options and I always like that. You can make the program look the way you want by changing colors and fonts. The program also shows you both memory and CPU usage and that's helpful information to have. Another really nice feature is the ability to set alarms. You can create alarms "on-the-fly" for things that come up like "Call Bob! In 10 minutes!" or you can create alarms that go off on a regular basis. If you like you can assign different icons to each alarm and the program comes with a large number of icons to choose from. Use them to "group" alarms by task or whether they are business or family related. Your alarms can utilize sounds, which I find very helpful when I'm busy. So, not only does a window pop-up showing my reminder, but I get a sound to make sure I notice the alarm. Heck, if you want you can even launch programs with the alarm function. And if all this weren't enough, there's more!

The alarm function in 1st Clock has a "snooze" function just like most alarm clocks. Plus each alarm has options you can configure when you create the alarm. The program makes sure you're always on time by including a way to synchronize your computers clock with atomic time servers. You can do this manually or you can have the program do it automatically. It even compensates for Daylight Savings Time. Lots of good servers to pick from -- I used the one from NIST here in Colorado.

Going beyond the time, 1st Clock also gives you a calendar function. That's really handy when someone is asking you about a date for doing something. With just a couple of mouse clicks you can be in the calendar and you can set alarms right from there. Slick, quick, and easy. And speaking of easy, the program has an intuitive interface that's easy-to-use and that makes it perfect for users with all levels of experience. Can't ask for much more than that.

1st Clock, by Green Parrots Software, is a handy utility program that packs a lot of power under the hood. It gives you quick access to date, time, alarms, reminders, and a calendar. The program is highly configurable and lets you make the program look how you want it to look. Use colors, fonts, sounds, icons, and more to get just the effect you want. Keep in sync using atomic clocks, keep track of your system resources, and much more. This is the nicest program of it's kind that I've ever looked at. So, not only is it a "Pick", but I'm also making it a Dr. File Finder Favorite and those are few and far between. So, if you're looking for a way to keep track of time, check out dates, and remind yourself of things you have to do, this is a program you have to try. I recommend it!..."

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Michael E. Callahan, known around the world by the trademarked name "Dr. File Finder", is regarded as the world's leading expert on shareware. Dr. File Finder works with software programs and developers full-time, and in the average year he evaluates 10,000 programs. Since 1982 he has evaluated over 210,000 software and hardware products. He is an active member of the shareware community and a co-founder of the Shareware Industry Awards Foundation. Mr. Callahan is an honorary member of the Association of Shareware Professionals (ASP), the President of the Educational Software Cooperative (ESC), and the chairman of the Shareware Industry Awards Foundation (SIAF). Dr. File Finder is also a recipient of the 1993 Shareware Industry Award for lifetime achievement and has been inducted into the ASP Hall of Fame. Mr. Callahan began evaluating software online in 1982 and no one has been at it longer. He currently works doing online PR and marketing for software companies and is the Manager of Editorial Content for Tucows.