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Looks beautiful. Any plans to add 'Focus' mode like Rescuetime. Basically just ability to block distracting websites? I'd probably switch over from rescuetime i

Looks beautiful. Any plans to add 'Focus' mode like Rescuetime. Basically just ability to block distracting websites? I'd probably switch over from rescuetime if that's added :)

ivm 10y ago
I'm thinking about it but it's not a priority since there are many apps that do it already. Free StayFocusd, WasteNoTime for browsers and also the Focus[1] native app (paid). [1] https://heyfocus.com/ https://heyfocus.com/
- achikin 10y ago
  Don't do that. Keep your app simple and clean as it is now.
SyneRyder 10y ago
A +1 for this request. I used to use a program called Concentrate [1] which would block distracting sites & also prevent distracting apps from launching. A built-in Pomodoro timer could be good too. Some programs (like Focus) have a timer & internet blocker, but having one app with the timer, blocker & statistics would mean less clutter in my Mac menu-bar. (I currently use Vitamin-R [2] for pomodoro timer & focus statistics, but it doesn't have website blocking, and I sometimes forget to start my Vitamin-R timer if I'm tracking time with Harvest instead... I'd love one app that did it all.) [1] https://web.archive.org/web/20150701133312/http://www.getconcentrating.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150701133312/http://www.getcon... [2] https://web.archive.org/web/20150701133312/http://www.getconcentrating.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150701133312/http://www.getcon...
- OlaRybacka 10y ago
  I see that you track time with Harvest now, right? Are you pleased with it? Take a look at TimeCamp - it's better equipped, more intuitive and even cheaper than Harvest. Here is the full comparison: https://www.timecamp.com/blog/index.php/2016/04/timecamp-vs-harvest/ https://www.timecamp.com/blog/index.php/2016/04/timecamp-vs-....
  - SyneRyder 10y ago
    Yep, I'm pretty happy with Harvest. Even as a solo operator, invoicing is their most important feature for me, and I see TimeCamp only includes that at the Pro level (Harvest has it in their free tier). Cost isn't an issue for me, ~$100/year pays for itself with an hour of client work and it wouldn't be worth the time for me to switch just to save a few dollars. I'd need to see more details about things like your Mac desktop app (eg screenshots, system requirements), as Harvest's Mac app is a big part of my workflow, also their integration with Alfred app on the Mac. I also like that Harvest pays attention to lots of really tiny details too. It's probably not worth it for me to switch, but your link might be useful to someone else just starting out!
thatswrong0 10y ago
I use SelfControl on the Mac for that. Made it so that I can block distracting sites for weeks at a time.

Looks beautiful. Any plans to add 'Focus' mode like Rescuetime. Basically just ability to block distracting websites? I'd probably switch over from rescuetime if that's added :)

ivm 10y ago

I'm thinking about it but it's not a priority since there are many apps that do it already. Free StayFocusd, WasteNoTime for browsers and also the Focus[1] native app (paid). [1] https://heyfocus.com/ https://heyfocus.com/

achikin 10y ago
Don't do that. Keep your app simple and clean as it is now.

SyneRyder 10y ago

A +1 for this request. I used to use a program called Concentrate [1] which would block distracting sites & also prevent distracting apps from launching. A built-in Pomodoro timer could be good too. Some programs (like Focus) have a timer & internet blocker, but having one app with the timer, blocker & statistics would mean less clutter in my Mac menu-bar. (I currently use Vitamin-R [2] for pomodoro timer & focus statistics, but it doesn't have website blocking, and I sometimes forget to start my Vitamin-R timer if I'm tracking time with Harvest instead... I'd love one app that did it all.) [1] https://web.archive.org/web/20150701133312/http://www.getconcentrating.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150701133312/http://www.getcon... [2] https://web.archive.org/web/20150701133312/http://www.getconcentrating.com/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150701133312/http://www.getcon...

OlaRybacka 10y ago
I see that you track time with Harvest now, right? Are you pleased with it? Take a look at TimeCamp - it's better equipped, more intuitive and even cheaper than Harvest. Here is the full comparison: https://www.timecamp.com/blog/index.php/2016/04/timecamp-vs-harvest/ https://www.timecamp.com/blog/index.php/2016/04/timecamp-vs-....
- SyneRyder 10y ago
  Yep, I'm pretty happy with Harvest. Even as a solo operator, invoicing is their most important feature for me, and I see TimeCamp only includes that at the Pro level (Harvest has it in their free tier). Cost isn't an issue for me, ~$100/year pays for itself with an hour of client work and it wouldn't be worth the time for me to switch just to save a few dollars. I'd need to see more details about things like your Mac desktop app (eg screenshots, system requirements), as Harvest's Mac app is a big part of my workflow, also their integration with Alfred app on the Mac. I also like that Harvest pays attention to lots of really tiny details too. It's probably not worth it for me to switch, but your link might be useful to someone else just starting out!

thatswrong0 10y ago

I use SelfControl on the Mac for that. Made it so that I can block distracting sites for weeks at a time.