How to use the online alarm clock
Breaking away from a task for a trade union meeting can be easy to postpone when your attention is already fixed elsewhere. Set the alarm for 2:03 pm so the sound marks the moment to stop, save what you are doing and switch contexts. That still leaves 57 minutes before 3:00 pm, which may be useful for the meeting itself or for noting any points that need following up.
Your trade union meeting depends on the alarm being heard while you are busy, so keep this page active and check that the sound level is suitable. A computer or phone that goes to sleep before 2:03 pm may prevent the alarm from sounding, and closing the page means the meeting reminder will not happen. If the discussion matters, use the device’s power settings or add a separate built-in alarm as a backup.
If attending means stepping outside around midday, take a moment to notice whether the air feels damp or close before leaving. British weather can make a short walk feel different from the view through a window, particularly after rain. A light layer that is easy to carry and a few minutes for the walk can make the change from concentrated work to the 2:03 pm meeting less abrupt.
Common questions
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.
Can I use this on a phone?
It works in a mobile browser, but phones lock the screen and suspend background tabs far more readily than a laptop does, which can stop the alarm sounding. For anything important, a desktop or a plugged-in laptop is the steadier option.
Does the alarm still work if I close the tab?
No. Everything runs inside this page, so closing the tab — or quitting the browser altogether — ends the countdown there and then. Leaving it open in the background is all it asks, and switching to another tab makes no difference.
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 2:03 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.
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