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Leaky Puppy Software
Fob is a free dock-based kitchen timer for Mac OS X by Leaky Puppy Software. It allows a user to specify possibly multiple timers to count down for a specified interval. When an alarm runs out of time, Fob will make itself conspicuous.
(Fob is not an alarm clock or stopwatch, i.e., it will not count to a particular time, nor count up.)
The presence of presets is Fob's main gimmick for decreasing the effort required to start an alarm. To draw an analogy to web browsers, they are a kind of time bookmark for commonly used alarms. For example, I may define a six minute preset
(Fob is not an alarm clock or stopwatch, i.e., it will not count to a particular time, nor count up.)
The presence of presets is Fob's main gimmick for decreasing the effort required to start an alarm. To draw an analogy to web browsers, they are a kind of time bookmark for commonly used alarms. For example, I may define a six minute preset
What's New
Version 1.0.4:
- One may start alarms from a text description (e.g. "5 m" for 5 minutes).
- Alarms may be set to repeat indefinitely.
- Various small interface enhancements, especially in the dock menu.
- Fixed a small non-critical bug.
Requirements
PPC, Mac OS X 10.1 or later.
PPC, Mac OS X 10.1 or later.
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| Downloads:7,534 |
| Version Downloads:2,976 |
| Type:Home & Personal : Cooking |
| License:Free |
| Date:21 Oct 2004 |
| Platform:PPC |
| Price:Free |
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Fob is a free dock-based kitchen timer for Mac OS X by Leaky Puppy Software. It allows a user to specify possibly multiple timers to count down for a specified interval. When an alarm runs out of time, Fob will make itself conspicuous.
(Fob is not an alarm clock or stopwatch, i.e., it will not count to a particular time, nor count up.)
The presence of presets is Fob's main gimmick for decreasing the effort required to start an alarm. To draw an analogy to web browsers, they are a kind of time bookmark for commonly used alarms. For example, I may define a six minute preset to let tea steep. Thence, I need only choose "Tea" from my preset list, and I never need deal with a neglected lukewarm cup in my microwave again. Starting a preset alarm requires only one mouse click rather than many clicks and typing.
Fob thus appeals to the unspeakably lazy and undisciplined. Needless to say I will make several million dollars.
(Fob is not an alarm clock or stopwatch, i.e., it will not count to a particular time, nor count up.)
The presence of presets is Fob's main gimmick for decreasing the effort required to start an alarm. To draw an analogy to web browsers, they are a kind of time bookmark for commonly used alarms. For example, I may define a six minute preset to let tea steep. Thence, I need only choose "Tea" from my preset list, and I never need deal with a neglected lukewarm cup in my microwave again. Starting a preset alarm requires only one mouse click rather than many clicks and typing.
Fob thus appeals to the unspeakably lazy and undisciplined. Needless to say I will make several million dollars.
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Macman8 reviewed on 23 Feb 2010
troykoelling reviewed on 18 Jun 2006
- Big clock readable from across the room
- hides in the background
- small dock clock
- Menubar display
- Storage for commonly used timers
- launches Applescripts (Growl Support!!! http://growl.info/documentation/applescript-support.php)
- Pauses and resumes timer when you quit
No the binary isn't Universal, but source is included so I'll stick with it.
Anonymous reviewed on 03 Aug 2004
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