How to use the online alarm clock
Preparing early to secure the henhouse against urban foxes means setting the 11:07 pm alarm before boots, keys and a torch are needed. It leaves a clear prompt for the moment to go outside, check the birds and fasten every latch. With 53 minutes remaining before 12:00 am, there is still room to finish the job without letting it drift past midnight.
While getting ready for the henhouse check, confirm where the alarm sound will actually play. Wireless headphones can remain connected after being put down, quietly taking the alert away from the room; switching them off or disconnecting them avoids that surprise. This browser alarm also relies on the browser continuing to run and the computer staying awake, so it cannot prompt a fox-proofing check if either stops before 11:07 pm. A separate phone alarm is sensible when missing the task would leave the birds exposed.
Once the henhouse is secure, keep a small buffer for anything else due before the day ends rather than using every remaining minute on the first chore. At this late-evening hour, laying out what the next task needs before going outside makes the return indoors straightforward. A quick note beside the keys can preserve that plan when attention is on bolts, gates and foxes.
Common questions
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 11:07 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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