The Clock is Back: Why Windows 11's September 2025 Update Matters
The Windows 11 “2025” update (version 25H2) quietly restores something users have missed: a clock with seconds inside the Notification Center. Along with this, Microsoft has delivered several refinements and made the update easier to install. Here’s what you need to know, how to use it, and why it matters.
By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor
October 1, 2025
Think about the small things that slow you down.
Checking the time while you already have notifications open seems trivial, but those moments add up.
Here's a Cool Tip: Download the September 2025 Windows 11 Update for the New Notification Center Clock.
With the September update, you no longer need to glance back at the taskbar just to confirm the time.
It’s not a groundbreaking feature, yet it shows Microsoft paying attention to details that shape daily use.
For most of us, those details are what separate a smooth workflow from a frustrating one.