Schedule desktop alerts for appointments

To schedule desktop alerts for appointments, you can use built-in tools depending on your operating system or third-party apps. Here’s how to do it on different platforms:

Windows (Using Task Scheduler or Calendar)

Option 1: Use Windows Calendar App

1. Open the Calendar app.

2. Click New Event.

3. Enter appointment details (title, date, time).

4. Set a Reminder (e.g., 15 minutes before).

5. Save the event — you’ll receive a desktop notification at the reminder time.

Option 2: Use Task Scheduler for Custom Alerts

1. Open Task Scheduler from Start menu.

2. Click Create Basic Task.

3. Name the task (e.g., “Doctor Appointment Reminder”).

4. Choose One time or set a recurring schedule.

5. Choose Start a program → enter:

   • Program/script: msg

   • Add arguments: "Your Appointment in 30 mins!"

6. Finish and save — you’ll get a message popup on schedule.

macOS (Using Calendar App or Automator)

Use Calendar App

1. Open the Calendar app.

2. Double-click the date/time for your event.

3. Add title, notes, and time.

4. Set an alert (e.g., at time of event or custom time).

5. Save — you’ll get a notification at the set time.

Linux (Using cron and notify-send)

1. Install libnotify-bin (if not already):

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   sudo apt-get install libnotify-bin
   

2. Edit your cron jobs:

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   crontab -e
   

3. Add a line like:

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   30 14 * * * DISPLAY=:0 notify-send "Appointment Reminder" "Team Meeting at 3 PM"
   

Third-Party Apps (Cross-Platform)

• Google Calendar: Sync with desktop notifications via browser or app.

• Microsoft Outlook: Set events with reminders.

• ToDoist / Notion / Trello: Many support desktop alerts for scheduled tasks.

Let me know your OS or preferred method, and I can help you automate it step-by-step.