What makes this ADHD friendly?
Also, as you prob know, there are multiple free/FOSS native taskbar based pomodoro apps that really get out the way, what is the advantage of using a browser based on?
Also, as you prob know, there are multiple free/FOSS native taskbar based pomodoro apps that really get out the way, what is the advantage of using a browser based on?
a) making the start of your tasks just a simple press of a button
b) keeping your progress of time and your deadline right in front of you.
It's just another one of pomodoro apps that I made specifically for myself and wanted to share in case someone wants to use it as well :)
Unless you keep your browser tab open, you can’t see it. A “gauge” icon in the browser bar would be enough to actually be in view without being distracting. Repackaging as a plug-in would give you a tab-free icon.
https://twitter.com/rafalpast/status/1272945933228167169
For time management I'm using Be Focused (always visible + sound cues)
based on an old flash app: https://davidseah.com/2007/01/a-chindogu-clock-for-procrasti...
Code can be found on https://github.com/peebeebee/pipodoro
Then it really shouldn't be a browser app, it needs to be a local app that runs in the taskbar.
I've made two of these in the past:
V1, browser based: the browser simply wasn't viable because there's no taskbar timer.
V2, Bash+zenity script to run locally, pops up a uncloseable, uncoverable and omnipresent (across all workspaces) window, with a progress bar showing the time as it elapses[1], and properly sends desktop notifications. A much more functional experience than V1 which was invisible while I was working, stuck on a single workspace (I have nine in a 3x3 grid) and frequently didn't send notifications.
V3, Next iteration, local application without a window but with taskbar integration for timer display. Might just decide to hack zenity to provide a 'taskbar' widget.
[1] If you're interested my V2 app (run locally), see https://gist.github.com/lelanthran/bbbcf5c8b6b26c9bc0263384a...
Chrome supports badges on chrome extensions. E.g. I've built a chrome extension that shows an "On" badge when it's activated in the current tab. Via the same mechanism you could display the number of minutes remaining.
Edit: Random article showing this in action: https://dev.to/paulasantamaria/chrome-extensions-adding-a-ba... -- also, no idea if it's supported in v3
Then it's not a browser app anymore, it's a chrome app. Maybe not even that, it's a chrome app that needs a specific extension as well?
I'm using Firefox. Having to install Chome+extensions just for a pomodoro app is extremely unappealing to me.
Counter use case - browser apps are superior unless you can invest in building strong cross-platform capabilities (like Obsidian.md)
I'm constantly jumping between machines and operating systems. I've often been on Linux, Windows, and Mac in a single day. Or moved from desktops to laptops.
Hence why I want to make a V3 that is a local app (some sort of hacked up zenity won't work, though).
For this particular use-case, functionality beats portability.
Or only use one platform... c'mon linux phones... get better!
As far as I know, web apps can run in the background, when the browser is closed and use native notifications.
And for easily distracted people, you might want a physical timer that also synchronizes with your devices. Set a timer for the stove, then forget you're baking and try to leave the house, your watch or phone needs to get the alert.
Really is better if you have multiple devices to remind you. Right now if I set a timer on one iOS device it tends to go off on the one I'm using. Give me more of that, including ambient devices.
What’s worked for me was turning the screen grayscale to signify a break:
https://andrew.kvalhe.im/2020-11-18
Relatedly for a while I was using periodic ~zenity prompts to keep myself on track:
Webapps like this are very useful to me.
Unfortunately, as part of my special duties, I need to run an operating system that is not compatible with this framework.
Sadly the answer my employer has in that case: buy a VMWare Workstation License in the store and use you special snowflake OS in there. Still better than nothing but also a bit annoying.
I am sure it is not a common workflow, but I have done most of my work inside VMS pretty much exclusively for years.
It makes it so easy to freeze the state of a project, do backups, quick snapshots. Archive finished projects. Removes any fear of upgrading. Keeps work clean, I need to know project dependencies when starting a new one on a fresh VM.
It keeps my base system very barebones with respect to software installed. I can also get up and running with a new host machine upgrade by simply copying the vms to the new host.
I abhor these setups. Luckly every time I've been in them it's been realtively easy to get an exception.
I can't think of many situations I'd stay at a company like this unless it was very easy to get necessary software added within 3-5 business days.