diff --git a/systemd/pkgwatch.timer b/systemd/pkgwatch.timer
index 486afc3..409c0a1 100644
--- a/systemd/pkgwatch.timer
+++ b/systemd/pkgwatch.timer
@@ -1,14 +1,17 @@
 # Periodic, not persistent (see docs/SPEC.md > Vision): no catch-up burst
 # for missed ticks. The laptop is only on while logged in, so the user
 # manager starting (= login) is what matters: OnStartupSec runs a check
-# right after login (10s, so the session bus and network are up) instead of waiting up to an hour for the next tick.
+# right after login (10s, so the session bus and network are up) instead
+# of waiting up to an hour for the next tick.
+#
+# No RandomizedDelaySec: it applies to every trigger, including the
+# startup one, and a single machine has no herd to spread out anyway.
 [Unit]
-Description=Run pkgwatch hourly
+Description=Run pkgwatch at login and hourly
 
 [Timer]
 OnStartupSec=10s
 OnCalendar=hourly
-RandomizedDelaySec=5min
 Persistent=false
 
 [Install]