Desktop Clock For Linux

Let's say that you don't like wearing a watch on your wrist, or looking at your phone while working, or even checking the time using your computer's OS default clock.

The scenario is pretty improbable, we know, but if a clock on your Linux desktop (GNOME desktop, to be more precise) is what you're after, and none of the above options work for you, then definitely check out Desktop Clock.

As its name clearly states, Desktop Clock adds a clock (and the date) to your desktop. It's a free and open-source GNOME Shell extension, which means that it should work with almost all GNOME-based Linux distros.

As expected, you can position the clock/date display anywhere on your computer's desktop, as well as thoroughly tweak all clock-related "components" such as the fonts, the shadows, etc.

This opens up a lot of possibilities when it comes to making Desktop Clock perfectly fit your desktop, and your bespoke wallpaper. In short, Desktop Clock goes very well with users who like creating unique desktop setups.

What started out in life as a simple GNONE Shell extension that simply provided a digital watch for the desktop, is now a really awesome functional tool. Of course, the customization options take center stage as you're allowed to add, configure, and run multiple desktop clocks at the same time.

You can also add custom names, configure the date and the time separately, tweak the texts, fonts, shadows, backgrounds, and border radius for the clocks, and even thoroughly tweak the faces, hands, and shadows of the analog clock.

To conclude, Desktop Clock is a modern and very well designed GNOME Shell extension. A simple software that provides a simple clock for your desktop.

As mentioned before, the truly amazing aspect of this extension is just how customizable it is. Just take a bit of time to search for some cool and unique fonts (there are plenty of free font sites out there), and you might be amazed of the results.

Of course, Desktop Clock may receive some updates in the future which should, at least in theory make it a lot better than it already is. Even though the extension doesn't have any obvious flaw, some users might find the whole clock positioning process a bit clunky.