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Can I Set an Alarm on my Computer: Do it on Windows 10
Use the built-in Alarms and Clock app
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Did you ever want to use your Windows 10 PC as a personal alarm clock? You must have wondered if you can set up the computer as an alarm clock. You are not alone; we all have!
And you can set an alarm on Windows 10. Even better, you can use it as a dedicated alarm clock, the only condition being that the PC must be turned on when the alarm is supposed to ring.
But if you don’t want to PC to remain turned on, there is a solution that will come in handy. Keep reading to find out!
How do I set an alarm on my Windows 10 computer?
1. Use the built-in Alarms & Clock
When you want to set up an alarm in Windows 10, it’s best to use the dedicated Alarms and Clock app that comes built-in.
2. Create a new task and run it through VLC player
Use this method if you want to run a video or a specific sound as your alarm notification. Also, this solution can even wake your Windows 10 computer from sleep mode, so you don’t have to worry about any other things.
3. Use third-party alarm applications
If the previous methods didn’t work, you can always download a third-party alarm clock software. We already covered some of thebest alarm clock software for Windows 10.
All these applications offer great features, so feel free to choose any. So make sure to check the curated list and install one that seems the best.
That’s all for now! You now know how to set up an alarm on a Windows 10 computer in no time. Before you leave, find out how tospeed up your Windows 10 PC.
For any queries or to share the app you used to set up an alarm, drop a comment below.
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He specializes in writing about the best products for this operating system and Windows 10 fixes. Determined and creative, Andrew also loves coffee, country music, and Sunday mornings.
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