How to Set Up a Computer Alarm Clock
I thought I should talk to you about setting up your own computer alarm clock. Computers do a lot of things for us and really do help to enhance our lives, but a lot of people don't actually use the computer as an alarm clock. A lot of people leave it on all night, so why not take advantage of it?
I'd say the main advantage of going this route is that you have a lot more control. With a regular alarm that you you would get from a regular bedside clock would be the radio or a beeping sound. I don't want to wake up to beeping sounds and the radio really isn't my thing. With your computer you can awake to any sound you want. You can have it turn on your favorite music, or even a rooster if that is what you're looking for.
Now, normally your computer won't come with such software, so you're going to have to get it. The good news is that you can get this software for absolutely free at various places.
You can search for the software at Softpedia. It is a good source because they check all the programs to make sure they don't contain any spyware or adware. You can also Blue Five's alarm clock. Whatever you choose to use will probably be about the same.
Some important features that you should know about yoru computer alarm clock is that you can choose music or any sound you want to wake up to. Another thing you can do is show a message right on your computer screen. That might not work for everyone, but if you're a college student that sleeps a few feet away from their computer it can be a neat thing to wake up to.
Oh, you also have the prilege of changing your snooze interval. This means that you can set it for every 5 minutes, 10 minutes or 30 minutes. It's really your choice on what you want to do. I think that gives you a lot more control.