Frequently Asked Questions

TimeMark monitors your device's usage in real-time by detecting which application window is currently in the foreground (active). It records timestamps and application names to build a complete picture of your computer usage.

The tracking is system-level using Windows APIs, capturing foreground time with minimal battery impact. TimeMark checks which app is active every few seconds and logs that information to a local database.

We only track which application is active and for how long. This gives you complete usage insights while protecting your privacy.

You decide! There's no universal definition of productivity—it depends entirely on your goals and work.

✓How to mark apps as productive:

1. Navigate to the Applications section
2. Find any app in the list
3. Toggle the 'Is Productive' switch
4. Your Productive Score updates automatically

Productive apps contribute to your Productive Score, which calculates the percentage of screen time spent on work-related or goal-aligned activities.

Examples: VS Code for developers, Figma for designers, Scrivener for writers, Notion for students.

Extremely accurate—typically within 5-10 seconds per hour.

The margin of error is minimal (less than 1% of total usage). One important note: TimeMark tracks active application time, not just time with the app open.

Absolutely! TimeMark gives you complete control over categories.

You can use the 10 pre-built categories (Productivity, Development, Social Media, etc.) or create your own.

⚙Creating Custom Categories:

1. Go to Applications
2. Click any app to edit it
3. In the Category dropdown, select 'Custom'
4. Type your new category name (e.g., 'Client Work')
5. Save

Any app can be reassigned at any time. Changes are instant and retroactive (historical data updates). This ensures your data is always relevant to YOUR work.

TimeMark provides comprehensive insights that help you understand and improve your digital habits:

Strategic Value

These insights help you identify time sinks ("3 hours on Slack?!"), optimize your schedule based on peak hours, and track improvement in your habits over time.

In the 'Applications' section, you can toggle the visibility of apps. This allows you to keep certain apps out of your reports while still tracking overall usage patterns.

Yes! The Applications section includes powerful search and filtering capabilities:

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  Search Bar:

  Instant filtering, partial matches work (e.g., 'chrom' finds 'Chrome').

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  Filter by Category:

  View only Social Media, Development, etc.

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  Filter by Productivity:

  Quickly review productive vs. non-productive apps.

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  Filter by Tracking Status:

  See which apps are being tracked or ignored.

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  Filter by Visibility:

  Find apps hidden from reports.

For each application, you can edit multiple properties to customize your tracking experience:

Initial categories are system-suggested based on common application types. TimeMark uses intelligent defaults to automatically categorize apps when they're first detected:

Reports include comprehensive analytics to help you understand your digital habits:

• Total screen time
• Productive time percentage
• Most used apps
• Focus sessions tracking
• Daily screen time graph
• Category breakdown pie chart
• Detailed application usage
• Weekly usage trends
• Usage pattern analysis by time of day

Detailed application usage reports show extensive information for each app:

Yes! TimeMark provides powerful trend analysis:

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  Week-over-Week Comparisons:

  See graphs of usage over past weeks with trend indicators

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  Average Daily Usage:

  Calculate your typical daily patterns

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  Longest Sessions:

  Identify your peak usage periods

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  Weekly Totals:

  Track your overall digital habits week by week

Usage Pattern breaks down your screen time into different time segments throughout the day:

This helps you understand when you're most active on your device and identify potential areas for improvement in your digital wellness.

TimeMark provides flexible limit settings for comprehensive time management:

All limits can be reset or adjusted as needed to match your changing goals.

TimeMark offers comprehensive notification settings to keep you informed:

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  System Alerts:

  Get notified when you exceed your screen time limits

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  Frequent Alerts:

  Customizable intervals: 1, 5, 15, 30, or 60 minutes

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  Focus Mode Notifications:

  Alerts for focus session start, break, and completion

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  Screen Time Reminders:

  Regular updates on your usage throughout the day

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  Application-Specific Alerts:

  Individual notifications for specific apps when limits are approached

Yes! TimeMark provides extensive customization for all alert types:

TimeMark offers multiple focus modes to match different work styles:

Each mode helps you structure your work and break times effectively for maximum productivity.

The Pomodoro Timer is highly customizable to fit your personal productivity style:

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  Adjustable Work Duration:

  Set custom work session lengths to match your concentration span

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  Short Break Length:

  Configure the duration of short breaks between work sessions

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  Long Break Duration:

  Set extended break periods after multiple work sessions

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  Auto-Start Option:

  Automatically begin the next session without manual intervention

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  Notification Settings:

  Control alerts for session transitions

Focus Mode history provides detailed tracking of your focused work sessions:

Yes! TimeMark features an intuitive interface for managing and tracking focus sessions:

You can easily track and manage your focus sessions with these intuitive controls, ensuring smooth workflow management.

TimeMark provides extensive customization to personalize your experience:

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  Theme Selection:

  Choose between System, Light, or Dark themes

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  Language Settings:

  Multiple language options available

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  Startup Behavior:

  Configure how TimeMark launches on system start

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  Notification Controls:

  Comprehensive settings for all alert types

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  Data Management:

  Options for clearing data or resetting settings

TimeMark makes it easy to get in touch with support or provide feedback:

All buttons are located at the bottom of the Settings section and will redirect you to the appropriate support channels.

Clearing data is a significant action that affects all your TimeMark information:

Important: This action cannot be undone. Consider exporting your data first if you want to keep a backup.

TimeMark provides robust backup and restore functionality to protect your data:

Solution 1: Clear Data Through Settings

1. Open TimeMark Settings
2. Navigate to Data Management
3. Click "Clear Data"
4. Restart the application

Solution 2: Manual File Deletion

If clearing data through settings doesn't work:

Temporary Fix: