How to use the online alarm clock
Waking at 2:46 pm leaves you only a brief window to get ready before starting the post round to the remote cottages. Set the alarm for this exact time, then use the run-up to 3:00 pm to get dressed, check the route sheet and gather anything that must travel with you. That keeps the first stop from being delayed while you are still finding keys or sorting mail.
A post round can begin amid voices, a radio or traffic outside, so test the alarm at the volume you will actually hear. Keep the phone close enough that the signal is not swallowed by background noise, and choose a clear tone rather than one that blends into music. The alarm cannot wake you for the cottage route if the browser has been closed or the phone has fallen asleep, so use a separate alarm if missing the start would disrupt deliveries.
Before leaving for scattered cottages in the middle of the afternoon, have a simple drink and something light if you have only just woken. Water and a quick snack are easier to fit in before 3:00 pm than a full meal that delays departure. Pack anything more substantial for a planned break, especially when the route runs beyond the nearest village shop.
Common questions
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 2:46 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.
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