I like automation, but I prefer things to run independently if possible.

One way to do this is via clocks and timers.

1. what is this type of automation called? What keywords can I combine to find these tools?

2. if I want power to be cut by time automatically, is there a gang extension cable I can get to do this?

3. I want to set my lights to a timer. I couldn't find a manual timer, so I had to get an IoT timer instead. Since I cheaped out with some rubbish Chinese switch, it was a pain to setup. Anything easier to set a 24hr cycle for?

Thanks!

Are there any tools that help me find alternatives to say, subreddits?

It's usually discord, but discord damages the open Web by locking content from search engines.