Frequent Question: How Do You Set a Timer on Windows 8?
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Is there a timer in Windows 8?

Aside from setting alarms, the Alarms app in Windows 8.1 also allows you to set timers and provides a stopwatch that you can use to track laps and splits.

Can I set a timer on my computer?

Set a Timer

Click the “Play” button to start a timer. … To create a new timer, click the plus (+) button in the bottom right corner. Use the scroll wheel to set a time, and then click the link under “Timer name” to name your timer. Unlike with the alarm feature, you cannot set different sounds for different timers.

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