zTimer

zTimer is portable and tiny countdown application. It is helpful to control runtime of tasks (and do them faster). It is written in C# for MS Windows.

zTimer shows countdown timer and two seconds counters on a small always-on-top window.

Version 1.1 is 59 KB unpacked and version 2.0 is 94 KB unpacked.

Warning

This application may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. User discretion is advised.

Features of zTimer 1.1

• portable and tiny
• two additional seconds counters
• after end of time the timer became count-up and blinks red
• automatic pause on computer lock (optionally)
• controllable window transparency
• last window position is stored in registry

New features of zTimer 2.0

• reminders
• sounds
• small window mode

System Requirements

• MS Windows
• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

Controls

• click on a window with a mouse right button to show context menu
• double click on window to toggle pause
• use '+' and '-' buttons to increase or decrease time (minutes by default)
• click on small gray line under the digits (it becomes green) to change hours or seconds
• use 'L' button to toggle "automatic pause on computer lock" mode
• window transparency can be set by mouse wheel

Screenshots

Main window.

Timer blinks yellow after autopause on computer lock.

If time is over, timer blinks red and begin count-up time.

Main window (small size).

Adding time to timer.

Adding a reminder.

Reminder window (blinking random color).

You can skip a reminder.