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Notes on flexible time

Practical ways to use random windows, recurring prompts, and softer scheduling.

Run a cron job at a random time (without sleep $RANDOM hacks)

Run a cron job at a random time (without sleep $RANDOM hacks)

Cron has no randomness of its own. Here is an honest survey of the sleep $RANDOM trick, RANDOM_DELAY, systemd timers, OpenBSD's ~ field, Jenkins H, and FastCron's R — then the one-step hosted way with Untimely.

July 18, 2026

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10 Creative Uses for Random Reminders That Will Change Your Daily Routine

10 Creative Uses for Random Reminders That Will Change Your Daily Routine

Discover how Untimely's random reminders can creatively transform your daily routine. From boosting productivity to enhancing mindfulness, see 10 innovative ways to use randomness for a better life.

March 23, 2024

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Random Reminders vs. Scheduled Alerts - Maximizing Task Recall

Random Reminders vs. Scheduled Alerts - Maximizing Task Recall

Explore the effectiveness of random reminders versus scheduled alerts in remembering important tasks. Discover which method boosts productivity and task management.

March 16, 2024

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