countdown timers for writing

[Randall_Oelerich]

I found a nice set of countdown timers for budgeting writing time et al. I was thinking of buying an hourglass but I don't want the clutter. They are all opensource/free, digital.
http://opensource.software.informer.com/download-opensource-countdown-timer/
They can usually countdown then trigger some event like an audio file to remind you time is up, or even power down the pc if e.g. listening to music while falling asleep.

I love the look of the C1ickClock timer, but can't figure out how to configure it or make it stay under my apps or move to another part of the screen, but if someone can figure that out and englighten me please share! I tried clicking the minimze and '?' buttons on it but nothing happens.

I installed this countdown, TimeLeft,
http://timeleft.software.informer.com/
and tweaked its transparency, colors, sound to trigger (notify.wav) when the time is up, position on screen, font; liking it so far. This app has buckets of options to configure it just about any way you want to.
randall

 

[WorldPz]

nothing for mac 8-(

 

[Fahad]

http://www.online-stopwatch.com/eggtimer-countdown/

 

[Fahad]

if you don't mind me asking, but what's the use of a timer for writing?

 

[Jack Daniel Stanley]

I use this one modeled on the Promodoro technique
http://pomodoro.ugolandini.com/
mac only I think

also use this, but not a timer
http://visitsteve.com/work/selfcontrol/
also for mac
locks you out of your internet or selected websites for whatever time you set, even if you force quit or turn your machine off an on.
I use it selectively
DVXuser, Facebook, Youtube, Dlisted, The Onion, others are on my "blacklist", so I can use dictionary.com, google, and stream from itunes radio stations.