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Re: Show HN: Automatic private time tracking for OS X

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Sorry, missed your reply. Please go into the category tab in the Details and select a required category. There will be an "Always track time" checkbox. It prevents the app from going idle during activities in this category.

I have the opposite issue, actually. ScreenSaverEngine shows up in "neutral," but it shouldn't be counted in any of those three buckets. It's just idle time.

Thank you, I will add an exception.

Re: Show HN: Automatic private time tracking for OS X

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I was not happy with features and UX of other productivity trackers. Most of the time tracking software is made for controlling employees or for billing clients and I just wanted an automated productivity measurement. I tried RescueTime before but it was too expensive for its functionality ($72-108/year) and also collected all my tracked data on their servers. There is standalone ManicTime on Windows but OS X standal…

This app is awesome, i love it already - best of these i've ever used.

Would be nice if we could set the idle to < 5 min. Also sorting the columns when clicking as well

Re: Show HN: Automatic private time tracking for OS X

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I was not happy with features and UX of other productivity trackers. Most of the time tracking software is made for controlling employees or for billing clients and I just wanted an automated productivity measurement. I tried RescueTime before but it was too expensive for its functionality ($72-108/year) and also collected all my tracked data on their servers. There is standalone ManicTime on Windows but OS X standal…

This app is awesome, i love it already - best of these i've ever used.

Would be nice if we could set the idle to < 5 min. Also sorting the columns when clicking as well

Re: Show HN: Automatic private time tracking for OS X

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I was not happy with features and UX of other productivity trackers. Most of the time tracking software is made for controlling employees or for billing clients and I just wanted an automated productivity measurement. I tried RescueTime before but it was too expensive for its functionality ($72-108/year) and also collected all my tracked data on their servers. There is standalone ManicTime on Windows but OS X standal…

This app is awesome, i love it already - best of these i've ever used. Would be nice if we could set the idle to < 5 min. Also sorting the columns when clicking as well

Thank you, please check the settings for the idle time adjustment.

Re: Show HN: Automatic private time tracking for OS X

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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 if that's added :)

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 sta…

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-....

Re: Show HN: Automatic private time tracking for OS X

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

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 sta…

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-... .

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!

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