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Program Name: Pomodairo

Use: A software timer based on the Pomodoro Technique

Cost: Freeware

Size: 1.7 MB

Works on: Windows (XP/Vista/7), Linux and Mac (requires Adobe AIR)

Download Link: http://code.google.com/p/pomodairo

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

“Pomodoros” is an Italian term which means tomato. Pomodoro technique uses a timer to break down periods of work into 25-minute intervals called ‘Pomodoros’  separated by breaks.

The pomodoro technique is named after the tomato-shaped kitchen timer that can be used to track your writing sessions.

Read a detailed review of the Pomadoro technique here.

What is Pomodairo?

Pomodairo is a free Adobe Air application (includes a software timer and a task list) which allows the implementation of Pomodoro Technique that can significantly increase your productivity.

In addition to the obligatory timer and timing your Pomodoro sequences, it also includes a task list for the pomodoros (1 pomodoro = 25 minutes). The application keeps track of how much time do you spend on a task, any interruption that might steal time from your Pomodoro sequences and even captures productive (but unplanned) work.

Conventions used in the Pomodairo App

E = Estimated pomodoros

P = Pomodors used so far

U = Unplanned

I = Interruptions

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