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I’ve previously written about a neat MacOS timer app called Gestimer<\/a>, which lets you set quick reminders by clicking and dragging the app’s menu bar icon. While I’ve yet to find a Windows equivalent, Pulltherope<\/a> is a browser extension that offers similar pull-based timers in Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, such as Microsoft Edge and Vivaldi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just click on the extension icon in your browser’s menu bar, then click and drag the circle icon to create a new reminder. You can set multiple timers at once and optionally give them names, and you’ll get system-level notifications in Windows or MacOS when time runs out. I’m using it to take timed breaks from work and to remember when I’ve turned on the electric kettle for coffee or tea. (You can also optionally set Pulltherope as your new tab page.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pulltherope has a pay-what-you-want price model and requires a license key to use, but you can also enter a price of $0 and sign up with just an email address. After signing up, install the extension from the Chrome Web Store<\/a>, then enter the license key that you receive via email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pulltherope does have a few notable limitations: You can only set timers in one-minute increments\u2014more granular control would be better\u2014and you must always click the extension icon to set new timers or see how much time is left on existing ones. I also can’t find any way to delete timers once you’ve set them. For Mac users, Gestimer is worth its $4 asking price to remove those small points of friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also still like Hourglass for Windows<\/a>, even if it lacks the same pull mechanic. You can pin the app to your taskbar, then set timers by typing (“1 hour 30 minutes 45 seconds” or “1h30m45s”. The taskbar icon will then show a progress bar with how much time is left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter which option you choose, you now have one less excuse for not remembering things.<\/p>\n\n\n

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