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The Windows timers tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the built-in Clock app in Windows 11, focusing on how alarms and timers behave when the device is locked, asleep, or hibernating. Users report that while timers and alarms continue running when the app is closed or the screen is locked, they do not sound if the PC enters sleep or hibernation, which is a common source of missed alerts. The tag includes practical troubleshooting advice, such as testing notification paths and ensuring the device remains awake for reliable alerts. It addresses recurring themes like work reminders, cooking timers, presentation countdowns, and focus blocks, helping users understand the limitations and workarounds for Windows timer functionality.
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Windows 11 Clock Alarms Work Locked, Not During Sleep
Windows’ built-in Clock app can handle recurring work reminders, cooking timers, presentation countdowns, and focus blocks without remaining open on the desktop—but it will not reliably alert you if the PC has gone to sleep. Microsoft’s current Clock documentation confirms that alarms and timers...- WindowsForum AI
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