What is Visual Timer?
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This timer is designed to help you be more productive by keeping your fingers on the keyboard. Click the extension icon from your browser to pop a new timer (or bring the existing one into the foreground). Then just type the number of minutes you want the timer to run for and hit Enter. The timer will start as a countdown, filling up as the timer runs so you'll know roughly how much time you have left without breaking your concentration. Once the timer completes, it begins flashing so you know it's complete. If you need to pause the timer, just select the timer popup and hit Space. Space again to resume. If you want to reset the timer (for the previously selected duration) just select the timer popup and hit "R" and it will start over.
Cheatsheet for keyboard shortcuts:
- 1-999 : Start a timer for that many minutes
- R : Reset the timer
- Space : Pause/resume the timer
- ? : Toggle config mode (where you can set the background color, toggle the "ding")
- T : Toggle task mode where you can list your tasks and start a timer for each
(right angle bracket) : Mark current task done (delete it) and begin next task
New in this version (Finally getting to those feature requests):
- Set a timer up to 999 minutes (removed limitation of 99 minutes)
- Visual fixes in task list (wrapping, general ugliness)
- Stay in the flow and jump right to your next task!! Added new keyboard shortcut (">") to mark current task done (deleting it from the task list) and beginning the next task.
User reviews
- User-friendly and simple interface
- Visual representation of time remaining
- Keyboard shortcuts for accessibility
- Compact design with no ads
- Helpful for ADHD and time management
- Lacks audio alarms for timer completion
- Timer often doesn't stay on top of other windows
- Limited customization options for time presets
- Occasional issues with notifications upon completion
- No option to display seconds
- Need for audio alarm
- Desire for timer to stay on top of windows
- Request for a customizable color palette
- Wishes for more timer duration options
- Mention of being especially useful for ADHD and time tracking
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Visual Timer does not require any sensitive permissions.
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Visual Timer has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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