Advanced Pomodoro
Custom focus/break cycles, long breaks and sounds.
Trackers & Timers
Focus deeply, ideate fast, and keep spending in check — with simple, privacy-friendly timers and trackers.
Who this hub is for
Students, developers, creators and teams who want lightweight tools to protect focus, run structured ideation, and log daily expenses. Use the cards, comparison table and worked examples to jump straight in.
Note: Browser timers can be throttled in background tabs or on sleeping devices. For accurate timing, keep this tab active. Expense data is stored locally on your device.
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| Tool | Best For | Inputs | Outputs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Pomodoro | Deep, distraction-free work | Focus mins, break mins, long break every N | Session count, total focus time, alerts | Open |
| Brainstorming Timer | Lightning ideation rounds | Round length, # rounds, prompts on/off | Round timers & prompt suggestions | Open |
| Daily Expense Tracker | Quick personal budgeting | Amount, category, date, note | Daily total & category summary | Open |
| Time Card (helper) | Basic timesheet totals | In/out times, breaks | Total hours & overtime | Open |
Focus & Productivity
- Advanced Pomodoro Timer — customize cycles, long breaks and alerts.
Brainstorming & Ideation
- Brainstorming Timer & Idea Generator — tight rounds to maximize idea count.
Personal Finance & Tracking
- Daily Expense Tracker — quick logging with totals by day and category.
- Need payroll totals? Try the Time Card Calculator.
Worked Examples
- Write a report (90 minutes focus): In Advanced Pomodoro, set 3× cycles of 25/5, with a 15-min long break every 3 sessions. Start immediately and block distractions until breaks.
- Team ideation (15 minutes): In Brainstorming Timer, set 5 rounds × 2 minutes + 30 sec transitions. Enable prompts, capture 3 ideas per round, then upvote the top 3.
- Daily spending log: In Expense Tracker, add coffee €3.50 (Food), lunch €9.90 (Food), tram €2.80 (Transport). Check the daily total and weekly category summary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Pomodoro settings should I start with?
Try 25/5 with a 15-minute long break every 4 sessions. Adjust longer (50/10) for deep work or shorter (15/3) for quick sprints.
Will timers keep running in the background?
Browsers often throttle background tabs and sleeping devices. Keep the tab visible and device awake; enable sounds if available.
Can I customize rounds and breaks?
Yes — set focus/break minutes, long-break frequency and session count in Advanced Pomodoro. Brainstorming Timer supports round length and count.
Where are my expense entries stored?
Locally in your browser’s storage on this device. Clearing site data or switching devices will remove them.
Can I export or print my expenses?
Use the copy/print buttons or print to PDF via your browser. CSV export may be added later.
Is the Time Card Calculator suitable for payroll?
It’s a helper for totals. Company overtime and rounding rules vary — verify before invoicing or submitting timesheets.
Do you track or share personal data?
No. Timers and trackers run in your browser; we don’t store your inputs.
How should I run a structured brainstorm?
Use multiple short rounds (e.g., 5×2 min), enable prompts, write fast, then shortlist and vote.
Tips to avoid procrastination?
Pick one concrete task, start the timer, and block distractions until the break. Use long breaks for context switches.
Can I use these for health/therapy routines?
They’re general productivity tools — not medical or therapeutic advice.
Trackers & Timers Disclaimer
These tools are for productivity and personal budgeting. Timing accuracy can vary by device and browser state. For payroll, legal, or clinical use, follow official policies and professional guidance.
- Timing: Background tabs and sleep modes may pause timers — keep this tab active.
- Data: Expense entries are stored locally; back up or export before clearing site data.
- Privacy: No accounts or server-side storage. See Legal & Privacy.
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