Seriousd

Trying to work with an active Internet connection considerably reduces efficiency. Luckily, there are specialized applications out there that give you the possibility to limit your time online so that you can better focus on more important tasks. Seriousd is one of them and comes equipped with a user friendly interface and a handful of useful features to assure you that the faster work is finished, the more you can stay online.

All available options are carefully arranged in a small main window, along with currently running applications. You can also view the total amount of time allowed for each, as well as whether or not it is monitored.

Activity can be displayed in a timeline, a detailed list where applications are enlisted along with when it was opened. Accessing the “Live View” feature gives you the possibility to closely observe keyboard and mouse usage, as well as how often you switch between applications.

There is an activity history tool put at your disposal, which is nothing more than a brief list of your running activities and how much they've been running for.

From the same window you can access the “Watchdog Rules” feature, which is the real deal. Here you are able to set the exact amount of time allowed and how much to leave yourself for recreation. You are required to set the previously mentioned time factors, as well as the executable to restrict.

If you're having problems finding the correct name of the required application, keep an eye on the activity history because it appears there. When the time is up, your whole screen is filled with a message that reminds you it is time to get back to work.

Seriousd can help you keep focused on the task at hand. It takes a little getting used to, but when this happens you manage to create a schedule that will have you working just so you avoid the lock screen. The interface is friendly enough with practical features, which makes it overall a worthy partner to count on.