Powershell script for timebox/pomodoro/deepwork (15 minute sessions)

usecase

The concern is documenting the dive script which starts the 15-minute micro-box for deep work.

1. idea: simply start-job && start-sleep

• I just need to postpone the execution of the script by 15 minutes (900 seconds)
• But you have to use the BACKGROUND JOB — because otherwise,you would freeze the console!
• that makes all easier and the complexities of the job scheduling and compatibility with Windows POSH is not necessary

2. script

function start-dive {                       
    kill -Name msedge -ErrorAction Ignore           #01
   vlc --intf dummy c:\Users\Admin\Music\rain.mp3  #02
    start "C:\Users\Admin\AppData\Local\TogglDesktop\TogglDesktop.exe" #03
    Start-Job -ScriptBlock {                        #04
        sleep 900;                                  #05
        kill -Name vlc -ErrorAction Ignore          #06
        $url = "file:///C:/Users/Admin/tools/The%20Most%20Dangerous%20Writing%20App.html#/write?limit=1&type=minutes" #07
        start msedge $url                           #08
        ii "C:\Users\Admin\Documents\workspace\SNOW\SNOW-logs\ordo.md"  #09
    }
    cls                                             #10
}

requirements

• VLC media player — Wikipedia
• The Most Dangerous Writing App — Wikipedia