Clock app on Mac Studio ( Ventura ) not fully working...

Hi,

In the timer section of my clock app, the plus '+' icon is greyed out/not working, and I can't get to see any of the timer options that that menu provides. Rest of the clock app seems to be working fine. Anyone have any idea why that function might not be working? ( Ventura 13.4.1 ) Mac Studio


Thanks for your help!


J



Mac Studio, macOS 13.4

Posted on May 3, 2024 10:27 AM

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Posted on May 4, 2024 8:52 AM

That´s right, the + icon at the top right is greyed-out in Timer or Stopwatch mode, but is operative (i.e. clickable!) in World View or Alarm mode, for setting multiple time zones and alarms. There are no options for the Timer, apart from setting a sound to play when the Timer ends. For the Stopwatch you have the option of analog or digital display, set via the View menu. This is the way the Clock app works, as far as I know. Hope this helps you!

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May 4, 2024 8:52 AM in response to jwatton

That´s right, the + icon at the top right is greyed-out in Timer or Stopwatch mode, but is operative (i.e. clickable!) in World View or Alarm mode, for setting multiple time zones and alarms. There are no options for the Timer, apart from setting a sound to play when the Timer ends. For the Stopwatch you have the option of analog or digital display, set via the View menu. This is the way the Clock app works, as far as I know. Hope this helps you!

May 3, 2024 10:39 AM in response to jwatton

In what views of the Clock app is the "+" button not working?


Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.



May 5, 2024 5:29 AM in response to jwatton

jwatton wrote:

Hi,
In the timer section of my clock app, the plus '+' icon is greyed out/not working, and I can't get to see any of the timer options that that menu provides. Rest of the clock app seems to be working fine. Anyone have any idea why that function might not be working? ( Ventura 13.4.1 ) Mac Studio

Thanks for your help!

J


Very quickly and user wrote " ( Ventura 13.4.1 ) Mac Studio ) "


Current Ventura has reached version 13.6.6


About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.6.6


Keep your Mac up to date


Always make a Time Machine Backup  before doing any upDates 




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