Online Clock takes pride in providing free time-related applications. We like to keep life fun and we know that having to pay for something takes a little of the fun out of it. One of the features on the site we are most proud of is the online stopwatch. We are sure that by using our stopwatch feature, you will never need to buy one – or buy another one. Anyone who has owned one of these timepieces knows that after some time, the device will wear out. When exposed to moisture, they deteriorate faster. Even if they last for years, they can run out of battery power quickly. If you pick up your stopwatch to use it, then discover the battery is dead, you have to put a new one in. When you’re in a time crunch, you need a dependable stopwatch that won’t need its batteries replaced. That’s where we come in.
You can use Online Clock’s stopwatch for free any hour of the day or night. Since it’s free, the hassle of buying a stopwatch and hard-to-find batteries to quench its power appetite is an obsolete task. The cost of batteries is on the rise, as is the amount of these corrosive items that keep winding up in landfills. The small amount of electricity used to operate our online stopwatch via your computer is much less harmful than buying and discarding batteries continually. So, in reality, it could be argued that our online feature is more environmentally-friendly than a store-bought stopwatch. Also, where else could you find a stopwatch that you can change the appearance of constantly? You can view our feature in different sizes or colors. This means you can see the text whether or not you have your contacts or glasses on.
It is also important to mention that while there are stopwatch downloads or applications out there, it is important to be wary of them. Many of the programs that you can download to your desktop are corrupted. Most of them have spyware or viruses attached, which could ultimately end your computer’s life if a virus is malicious enough. This is why we retain the stopwatch feature online – if there is ever an issue with it, OnlineClock.net will face the battle and take down the attackers. Part of our philosophy about providing a free site is that we also want to keep your computer safe. After all, we wouldn’t want you to download something free that will wind up costing you in the way of repairs from a virus. We know that if you don’t have a computer anymore, you can’t come back to visit us here – and we value all of our fans and readers.
So, you may be wondering how you can use an online stopwatch. If you have a laptop and enjoy cooking, you now have a free and easy way to time your recipes. Just take your laptop into the kitchen and place it away from the stove or sink where it will be safe from water, steam or grease splatters. You can pull up recipes from your favorite online recipe sharing site, then open another window with Online Clock’s stopwatch. Use the stopwatch feature to time stirring, mixing or other short tasks involved. If you must bake or simmer the food for a longer time period, set the online stopwatch alarm timer.
Most teachers use a computer or laptop in the classroom in today’s world. Teachers, Online Clock’s stopwatch can benefit you. When your students have to take a test or have a specific amount of time to work on a project, use Online Clock’s stopwatch to time them. If the test period is longer and you want to accomplish a task while they’re taking the test, you can set the stopwatch alarm. This way, you can fully focus on grading papers or do whatever you need to do. When the time is up, Online Clock will let you know.
Of course, stopwatches have educational value outside of the classroom. Parents, OnlineClock.net’s stopwatch will assist you in teaching your kids time management skills. As all adults know, time management is one of the most essential skills that every successful professional needs. In an educational article on the subject of teaching time management to kids, Walden University notes that children need to learn to budget their time and prioritize tasks in order to accomplish this. If you choose to utilize our online stopwatch feature for this purpose, you’ll not only teach kids these skills, but will also sharpen your own. The best part is this – you don’t have to spend a dime. Once they get the hang of using the application, you can leave them on their own to practice what they’ve learned. Let’s face it – the t.v. is a terrible “babysitter” these days, so it’s best to give kids something productive and educational to do.
Believe it or not, a stopwatch can also help relieve your stress at work.
Sometimes it’s beneficial to look for the comical side of a stressful situation. For example, if you work in an office cubicle and have a supervisor who frequently stops at your desk to hand out more work, you surely know the stress and frustration of deadlines and being overloaded with work. Instead of getting stressed out, make a harmless online stopwatch game during your short breaks out of your supervisor’s frequent stops at co-workers’ desks. You may also choose to time the intervals between one of his annoying or funny habits. If he says a word frequently, such as “um” or “well,” try timing the intervals between them. Just make sure to do this on your breaks, not on the clock. In fact, if you want to impress that annoying boss, try to use the online stopwatch to time yourself while accomplishing tasks. Set goals, but keep the quality of the work as your main priority.
You can choose to use the online stopwatch to time whatever else you find funny on your breaks.
Time intervals between the receptionist emitting her obnoxious laugh, the intervals between each incidence of your cubicle neighbor adjusting his itchy mismatched hairpiece or even the distance of time between each incidence of another employee clearing his throat. All of these things could be considered annoying, but if you choose to approach them as a comical joke, you can help reduce stress.
Don’t believe it? A recent publication from Michigan State University suggests comedy or humor as a stress relief. Another health promotion article from Dartmouth mirrors that concept, suggesting humor and comedy as a means of reducing stress. Instead of restarting the stopwatch timer for each of these incidences at work, just use the “split” button. This allows each time interval to be compared, which is great if you want to look for trends in your co-workers’ or boss’ habits that annoy you.
By now, you probably have thought of some more ways in your personal life that you can use a stopwatch.
You can use it to time the intervals between putting in sets of eye-drops or ear-drops when you’re sick.
You can give yourself a timed typing test.
The possibilities are endless!
Not only is our online stopwatch function free, but we’ve also shown that it can be beneficial by contributing to sharpening time management skills, keeping battery waste to a minimum and reducing stress.
If you want to learn to accomplish more in a shorter amount of time with the use of our stopwatch, you’re also welcome to read our blog posts about the Pomodoro Technique.
Never Buy Another Stopwatch is a post from: Alarm Clock Blog, the official blog of the original Online Alarm Clock.
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