⏰ time_help - Get Accurate Time in a Click
🚀 Getting Started
Welcome to the time_help application. This simple desktop tool displays personalized timestamp information using accurate network time. Follow the steps below to download and run the application easily.
📥 Download the Application

You can download the application from the Releases page.
🖥️ System Requirements
Before you install, ensure your system meets these requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 7 or higher
- .NET Framework: Must have .NET Framework 4.x installed
- Network Connection: Internet access is necessary for fetching time data
⚙️ How to Install
- Visit the Releases page.
- Find the latest version of the application.
- Click on the download link to save the installer.
- Locate the downloaded file and double-click it to start the installation.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to finish the installation.
⚙️ How to Use the Application
🔍 Launching the Application
- Double-click on the application icon to run it.
- A small window (350x180 pixels) will appear in the center of your screen.
- Input Your Name
- In the “请输入姓名” text box, type your name.
- The first character will be recognized as your surname, and the rest will be your given name.
- Optional: Input Time Offset
- In the “请输入偏移时间” text box, enter a number to adjust the date.
- Positive numbers will show dates in the past.
- Leave this blank or type 0 to display the current date and time.
⏱️ Getting the Timestamp
- Click the “时 间 截” button.
- The application will connect to the NTP server to retrieve accurate time.
- The formatted timestamp will be displayed.
📈 Expected Output
The application will show information in the following format:
姓[姓氏]名[名字] [日期]
温馨提示现在是
[完整姓名][时间]作答《Java编程》
[完整时间戳] 请劳逸结合
Example Output:
姓张名三 2024-12-09
温馨提示现在是
张三14:30:25作答《Java编程》
2024-12-09 14:30:25 请劳逸结合
🛠️ Technical Features
🔌 Core Technologies
- C# Windows Forms: Used for creating the user interface.
- NTP Protocol: Fetches accurate time via UDP connections.
- Asynchronous Programming: Utilizes
async/await for network requests to keep the UI responsive.
📦 Key Components
- User Interface: Designed for ease of use
- Network Time Protocol: Ensures accurate time retrieval
📝 Support and Contribution
If you encounter issues or have questions, please check the Issues section on GitHub. You can report bugs or suggest features for future updates.
🔗 Additional Resources
Ensure you have the necessary system requirements. We hope you enjoy using time_help. It’s designed to bring accurate time to your fingertips!