How to use the online alarm clock
As you hand the village pub stocktake over to the next person at 1:39 pm, set the alarm for the point when your own part must end. That gives both of you a clear moment to confirm the cellar, bar and storeroom figures before responsibilities change hands. With 2:00 pm approaching, the signal can keep the handover from drifting into the next part of the shift.
A stocktake often means moving between shelves while the alarm page sits behind a notes sheet or another browser page. A background tab should remain active, so check that your browser has not discarded it and that the sound level is audible before you walk away. If the page is closed or the phone goes to sleep, the pub stocktake alert cannot sound, leaving the handover without its agreed cue. Keeping the screen awake and the browser running avoids that gap.
Once the final count is passed across, protect a small buffer before the next job on the same day. At midday, lunch service, deliveries and staff questions can quickly fill any spare minutes, so use the time before 2:00 pm to note discrepancies and name anything still unchecked. A written list beside the till gives the incoming person something definite to follow without reopening every cupboard.
Common questions
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 1:39 pm?
The tab sleeps along with it and the alarm will not sound on time, if at all. If you are relying on it, change the power settings so the machine stays awake, or keep a phone alarm running as well.
Do I need an account or an app?
Neither. Choose a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs in this browser tab. Nothing is downloaded, nothing is registered, and closing the page leaves nothing behind on the device.
Can I change the sound?
Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.
Will it still be right when the clocks change?
Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.
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