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Howdy, gang; After almost two weeks of sitting in Apple's approval queue, my new app Timebar is finally available. I think it has a pretty innovative UI feature, so I wanted to float it by Hacker News. It's a timer app that turns your Mac's menu bar into a sort of virtual hourglass. Your menu bar starts out tinted blue (or whatever colour you pick) and it slowly drains from right-to-left until your time is up. It works very well for situations where you want to keep track of time, but don't need to be super precise. The menu bar is easy to glance up at, and it doesn't take long to happen…
2013
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Core features: Customizable Timers: Adjust work and break durations flexibly. Focus Mode: Background color change to enhance concentration. Smart Notifications: Alerts with sound and notifications when a session ends. Cross-platform Sync: Seamless data sync across devices. It’s free to use, and I’d love to hear your thoughts! I’m looking forward to your feedback, suggestions, or ideas to make it better. Thanks for checking it out!
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The focus timer that lives at the edge of your Mac
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A minimalist productivity timer that enhances creative flow
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