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It's possible to set up a daily reminder system for helping yourself with ah, 'behavioral modification' etc. using Linux and cron: > "Cron is one of Linux’s mo
by photochemsyn 5y ago
It's possible to set up a daily reminder system for helping yourself with ah, 'behavioral modification' etc. using Linux and cron:
> "Cron is one of Linux’s most useful tools and a developer favorite because it allows you to run automated commands at specific periods, dates, and intervals using both general-purpose and task-specific scripts. Given that description, you can imagine how system admins use it to automate backup tasks, directory cleaning, notifications, etc."
For example, one could get a cheap Raspberry Pi, set it up as a server on your local network, and use cron to have it send your phone daily email alerts about taking care of yourself on a particular schedule. Hmmm FOSS project?
[Edit re OP question: I wouldn't use pre-packaged apps for this because of the motivation issue. If I build something myself I'm far more likely to use it, because I want some kind of payoff for that original input of effort.]
- para_parolu 5y agoIt looks like calendar app will be the same but easier.
- d0gbread 5y agoOr, a recurring calendar invite. Or a million other solutions. But what about responding to OP and the question they asked?
- breckenedge 5y agoI think SMS might be a bit better than email for this. I did this on my Mac for a while using cron and OSAScript to show a desktop notification. https://www.breckenridge.dev/2021/10/12/using-cron-and-mac-notifications-for-eye-health.html https://www.breckenridge.dev/2021/10/12/using-cron-and-mac-n...
- ta988 5y agoNo need for so much complexity. Set an alarm or use something like Automate on Fdroid that can trigger notifications and sms. I think termux can run tasks as well.