Did you know that Windows 11’s clock does much more than just tell the time? Here’s how to make it truly shine at the office.
At first glance, the clock tucked in the bottom-right corner of the screen looks like it plays one role–to display local time accurately; however, there’s more than meets the eye. The Windows 11 Clock comes packed with multiple features–an alarm clock, a timer, a stopwatch, focus sessions, and a world clock–and each can amp up your productivity game.
Integrated into the operating system, all these tools encourage time management and assist with task completion. They work together to boost user productivity and provide a gratifying experience. Here's how to learn to use these Windows 11 Clock features and make the most of them.
You know how the old saying goes, ‘early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise’ and it has never been truer. Having an early start to the day is as important as getting a good night’s sleep. After all, the early bird catches the worm. This is where you can use the Windows 11 Alarm Clock to ensure you do not sleep in.
It isn’t just limited to this, though. If you’re in the habit of napping between work sessions in the middle of the day, schedule an alarm on the Windows 11 alarm clock to ensure your fifteen-minute power nap does not evolve into a three-hour one.
Here's how you set one or multiple alarms on your Windows 11 alarm clock:
Once you complete the steps, the alarm will go off at the specified schedule. You can create as many alarms as you want using the aforementioned steps.
Since multinational companies have adopted remote work and students are enrolled in overseas universities online, we’ve seen a significant shift in the global landscape. Employees within the same company work from different countries and deal with clients from other parts of the globe. Students attend classes online and meet deadlines according to the timings of their host country.
In these times when remote working and online programs are trending, it’s essential to be mindful of each other’s timezones. You don’t want to ping your professor or colleague in the middle of the night.
But figuring out timezones and calculating the time difference every day can become a constant, time-consuming hassle. Here’s when the Windows 11 World Clock comes in. With this feature, you can add multiple clocks for different timezones by following these steps:
These steps will pin the respective country’s time on the world map. You can also repeat these steps to add more clocks as needed. The Clock app will automatically organize your locations so that you can quickly find out the local time and get on with your work.
Are you habitual of timing yourself while completing tasks? Even if you are not, it’s never too late to start. Regardless of your lifestyle, everyone needs to get things done and control how they spend their time.
Timing yourself is quite helpful, especially when you're working on a fixed schedule and need to finish similar tasks efficiently. All you need to do to monitor yourself is activate the stopwatch before you start working. Once you finish, you’ll know how long the task took and what your next target should be, i.e., how you can do more in relatively less time.
To use the Stopwatch on Windows 11, here’s what you need to do:
Or similarly, you may use the timer. When you set a timer, let’s say for 15 minutes, you’re priming yourself to focus all your attention on a task for a specific period. As the timer starts, you’re wholly focused on the task at hand, distractions are minimized, and it's a race against the clock.
Successful completion within a time duration will keep your motivation and productivity levels high. Then, you set another timer, and the cycle repeats.
Here’s how to use the Windows 11 Timer:
If you love keeping track of your work and want to take time management a notch further, Windows 11 Focus Sessions are the right way to go. Based on the Pomodoro technique, they’re the perfect tool for channelizing your energy and getting things done in short bursts. Here, you can set daily goals and work while listening to your Spotify playlist.
As the name dictates, these Windows 11 Focus sessions help you hyper-focus on your task at hand. You can adjust the time you’d like to spend on a task and when you would like a break. However, if you think a break shatters momentum and prefer to work without interruptions, you can opt to Skip breaks instead.
All in all, Focus sessions are a handy productivity tool–one that you should equip yourselves with. Here’s where you can learn how to use the Windows 11 Focus Sessions in depth.
We keep learning about nifty tricks and the latest improvements as updates for Windows 11 keep rolling out. Those who have joined Windows 11 Beta and are part of the Windows Insider Program get to experiment with new features before the rest of the Windows community.
However, all new updates don't signify improvements or desired changes. In fact, many users have expressed disappointment after their switch to Windows 11.
While pursuing a Masters (Honors) degree in Industrial Psychology, Maham is also expanding and nurturing her interest in tech with MUO. She’s a Staff Writer who primarily writes about Microsoft Windows. Outside of work, she likes to read books, paint, and travel whenever possible.
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