Live Clock

Editors' ReviewDownload.com staffMay 10, 2006This simple online desktop clock gadget works fine, but doesn't offer any compelling reason to use it. Live Clock won't install to your computer, but is available online on Microsoft Gadget page. It initially appears as a simple analog clock but you can choose from a number of analog and digital themes, and while the designs are fairly simple, they're very well done. Additionally, you can display/hide its second hand or date and set it to appear in the center or on the left. We also found the program could display a 12- or 24-hour format if you choose one of the digital clock themes. It also features an hourly chime, although this failed to work in our tests. Unlike similar applications, you can't choose a time zone so it will only display the time zone you're in. With the number of options available for download and the numerous online sites that will give you the time in multiple time zones, most users won't be impressed with Live Clock despite its clever clock designs.