How to Install and Configure T-Clock Redux for a Custom System Tray Clock

How to install and configure T-Clock Redux for a custom system tray clock

1) Download and install

1. Go to the T-Clock Redux releases page on GitHub (search “T-Clock Redux releases”).
2. Download the latest ZIP for Windows (usually named like T-Clock_Rework_x.y.z.zip).
3. Extract the ZIP to a folder you control (e.g., C:\Apps\T-Clock).
4. Run tclock.exe (no formal installer required). To auto-start, create a shortcut to tclock.exe in your Startup folder:
   • Press Win+R, enter shell:startup, paste the shortcut there.

2) Open the settings

• Right-click the T-Clock time in the system tray (or left-click if configured) and choose T-Clock Settings (or Properties).

3) Basic clock format

• In the settings, find the Clock Format or Time format field.
• Use standard Windows format patterns:
  • h / hh — hour (12-hour)
  • H / HH — hour (24-hour)
  • m / mm — minutes
  • s / ss — seconds
  • tt — AM/PM
• Example formats:
  • 12-hour with seconds: h:mm:ss tt
  • 24-hour compact: HH:mm

4) Date and additional lines

• Enable a second line for the date if desired (often called Multi-line or Extra text).
• Example multi-line format:
  • First line: HH:mm
  • Second line: ddd, MMM dd

5) Appearance and fonts

• In Font or Appearance section choose:
  • Font family and size.
  • Bold/italic.
  • Color for normal and alarm states.
• Adjust padding, alignment, and whether the background is transparent to match your taskbar style.

6) Time synchronization and alarms

• Enable NTP sync or use Windows time service for accurate timekeeping (if available).
• Set alarms/notifications in the Alarms/Reminders section: add time, label, repeat pattern, and sound.

7) Shortcuts and click actions

• Configure click behavior (single/double click, left/right) to open calendar, run a program, or show settings.
• Assign hotkeys in the Hotkeys area for quick actions (e.g., toggle seconds).

8) Advanced: scripting and custom actions

• Use the custom command fields to run scripts or programs when clicking the clock (e.g., open a calendar app or run a small script). Provide full path and parameters.

9) Save and test

• Click OK or Apply to save changes. Restart tclock.exe or sign out/in to confirm autostart works and settings persist.

10) Troubleshooting

• If the clock doesn’t show: ensure tclock.exe is running (Task Manager → Processes).
• If it doesn’t autostart: verify the shortcut is in shell:startup and not blocked by antivirus.
• If text is cut off: reduce font size or increase padding; ensure taskbar scaling (Display settings → Scale) is handled.

If you want, I can provide a ready-made clock format (single/multi-line) and a recommended font/size for Windows 11’s taskbar scale — tell me your display scaling (100%, 125%, 150%, etc.).