Ever want to keep track of the time in a different time zone? With Vista/7 you can now track two additional time zones with mini clocks that show up when you hover the mouse over the clock.
Add additional time zones:
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Right click on the clock in the taskbar and select Adjust Date/Time.
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Click on the Additional Clocks tab.
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Check the box for either additional clock 1 or 2 and select the time zone.
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Type in a display name for your click and hit OK.
Now when you hover your mouse over or click on the clock you will see the additional time zone.
Tip: You can also add additional clocks to the sidebar/desktop by adding more clock gadgets.
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