For something as simple as setting a timer, the built-in apps on our computers can be awfully fiddly. Usually you have to open a Clock app first, then navigate to a separate tab for timers. After that ...

I'm a big proponent of using focus hacks when you need to buckle down and get work done and most of those rely on some route to going distraction-free and engaging in what's known as deep work. When ...

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First created by Francesco Cirillo in the 1980s, the Pomodoro Technique is used all around the world to beat procrastination.

The rise of smartphones has created a lot of convenience, but many people are finding they spend too much time glued to their screens. If you're trying to cut back on how much you're on your tablet or ...

Focus Friend is a Pomodoro timer app that gives you a cute little bean to look at. The app comes with custom funky music and is available both for free and via a paid subscription. Focus Friend is ...

Staying off your phone often requires a Herculean effort. You might have to hide it, stuff it in the bottom of your bag, or charge it in another room to get five minutes of screen-free peace. And yet, ...

Time tracking is not just for businesses to micromanage employees. In fact, logging time can be an excellent way to understand your daily habits and help you improve in areas you did not even know ...

For those of you who don't know, I wrote an interval timer app for iOS. A feature request is to allow it to run in the background. Apparently people fidget with their Music or Podcast app enough while ...

There are a lot of focus timers out there, but some are better than others. You have plenty of wiggle room if you want to work (or rest) shorter or longer periods, but no matter how you slice it up, ...