
Big Ben Bonger for PC
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What's New
| Version | 6.33.0 |
| Size | 25.5 MB |
| What's New | * Modified the Settings. Westminster Chimes are now optional at the start of each hour.* Made updates to the Help Screen. |

Do you find yourself absorbed in work or study for hours without noticing the time slip away? Big Ben Bonger brings the iconic Westminster Chimes to your PC, offering a gentle audio anchor every 15 minutes to keep you aware of the hour. Running Big Ben Bonger on your computer which lets you minimize the app and continue your work uninterrupted while periodic reminders sound in the background: a simple, effective way to stay on schedule when you're deep in a project or managing tasks throughout the day.
Big Ben Bonger is a straightforward time-awareness tool that plays familiar clock chimes at intervals you choose. On a PC, the app works the same way it does on mobile: set your chime frequency, open it once, and let it run quietly beside your other open windows. The chimes serve as gentle checkpoints, helping you track elapsed time without constant clock-watching.
Customizable Chime Intervals and Sounds
You have full control over how often Big Ben Bonger reminds you of the time. The app offers the following options:
- Quarter-hour chimes every 15 minutes for frequent time checks
- Half-hour chimes to balance awareness with minimal interruption
- Hourly chimes for subtler reminders throughout the day
- Choice of Big Ben's Westminster Chimes, an antique mantle clock, or a grandfather clock sound
- Continues sounding even during phone calls, audible only through your earpiece
- Works offline and in airplane mode with no internet connection required
Desktop Productivity Without Distraction
One of Big Ben Bonger's strengths is that it stays out of your way once activated. Minimize the window and the app continues to chime during your session in other applications, read documents, browse, or manage spreadsheets. The audio notification arrives regardless of which program has focus, making it ideal for long desktop sessions where you need a persistent time reference without visual alerts cluttering your screen. The familiar sound serves as a dependable background anchor, especially valuable during extended work blocks or study marathons.
Real-World Scheduling Support
Users rely on Big Ben Bonger to structure their days and maintain momentum. When you're organizing your morning routine (showering, eating, preparing) or keeping shopping trips on track, the chimes act as checkpoints. The app's simplicity means setup takes moments: choose your chime style, select your interval, and you're done. No complex menus or unnecessary options clutter the experience.
Why Big Ben Bonger for Computer Use
Running Big Ben Bonger on a PC leverages the stability of a full desktop environment. Once installed, the app can remain active throughout an entire work session without the battery or memory constraints of mobile devices. You maintain one consistent instance on your main machine, keeping the same chime schedule active across your entire workday. For users who spend hours at their desk (writers, developers, accountants, students) Big Ben Bonger for Windows provides dependable time awareness without the overhead of checking the clock manually or relying on fragmented alerts.
How to Download and Install Big Ben Bonger for PC or MAC:
Select an Android emulator:  There are many free and paid Android emulators available for PC and MAC, few of the popular ones are Bluestacks, Andy OS, Nox, MeMu and there are more you can find from Google.
Compatibility:  Before downloading them take a look at the minimum system requirements to install the emulator on your PC.
For example,  BlueStacks requires OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only), Mac OS Sierra(10.12), High Sierra (10.13) and Mojave(10.14), 2-4GB of RAM, 4GB of disk space for storing Android apps/games, updated graphics drivers.
Finally, download and install the emulator which will work well with your PC's hardware/software.
- Open the emulator software from the start menu or desktop shortcut in your PC.
- Associate or set up your Google account with the emulator.
- You can either install the app from Google PlayStore inside the emulator or download Big Ben Bonger APK file and open the APK file with the emulator or drag the file into the emulator window to install Big Ben Bonger for PC.
You can follow above instructions to install Big Ben Bonger for PC with any of the Android emulators available.
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Big Ben Bonger for PC
FAQ
Does Big Ben Bonger work if I minimize it or switch to other programs?
Yes. Once started, the app runs in the background on your PC and will chime at your chosen intervals even when minimized or when you're using other applications. The sound plays regardless of which window is active.
Can I choose which chime sound I want to hear?
Big Ben Bonger offers three options: the authentic Westminster Chimes of Big Ben, an antique mantle clock sound, or a grandfather clock chime. You can select your preference during setup and change it anytime.
What time intervals can I set?
You can select any combination of quarter-hour chimes: every 15 minutes, every 30 minutes, or just once per hour. This flexibility lets you adjust how frequently you want time reminders based on your needs.
Will Big Ben Bonger work without an internet connection?
Yes. Big Ben Bonger functions completely offline and does not require internet or cellular signal to operate.
Is there a way to pause the chimes on weekends or specific days?
The current version of Big Ben Bonger does not include an option to exclude specific days or times from the chime schedule. The app chimes consistently whenever it's running.
Does the app require me to keep my PC on all the time?
Big Ben Bonger sounds its chimes whenever the app is running. If you shut down your computer or close the application, the chimes will stop. For all-day reminders, the app needs to remain active on a machine that stays powered on.
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