The Pomodoro method for time management was developed back in the 1980s; the idea behind it is to divide your time into short 25-minute intervals for work and breaks. This is supposed to increase your concentration on specific tasks and thus also your productivity. The Pomofocus browser app takes on the role of the timer.
When you open it, you will see a preset time of 25 minutes in the middle. Press the start button to begin. If you allow notifications in your browser for the website, Pomofocus will play a ringing sound when the time is up. It is reminiscent of the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that the developer originally used. At the top, you will see three buttons that allow you to select different time periods for the alarm. Below that, in the “Tasks” area, you can add tasks or breaks and start them as needed.
The small web tool Pomofocus.io helps you plan your time for tasks and breaks. Time management is intended to promote concentration, after which you can rest again.
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The app works in desktop browsers and on mobile devices. You can also install Pomofocus as a desktop version on your Windows computer. The gear icon at the top gives you access to the settings. Here you can change the time intervals, color scheme and sound for notifications, among other things.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.