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Practical guides for making Mac screen time visible without opening System Settings or digging through weekly reports.
Mac active screen time vs idle time
What a live active-time counter measures, how idle timeout changes the number, and when Apple Screen Time is the better source.
CSV exportExport Mac screen time to CSV for weekly review
How to review active-time history in a small local CSV without collecting app names, websites, screenshots, or cloud logs.
Color thresholdsMac screen time color thresholds
Set green, yellow, and red workday cues while the numeric counter and accessibility label keep the state readable without color.
TroubleshootingMac screen time not counting keyboard activity
What to check when a live screen-time counter pauses during typing-heavy work blocks.
Startup setupMac screen time tracker launch at login setup
How to make sure active-time tracking starts before the first work block, survives restart, and counts typing-heavy sessions accurately.
Weekly reviewMac screen time weekly review for meeting-heavy days
How to review 7-day screen-time patterns, soft goals, streaks, and CSV export without tracking every app or website.
PrivacyPrivate screen time tracker for Mac
How to keep active screen time visible without recording app names, websites, screenshots, or cloud history.
Live trackingMac screen time menu bar counter for live tracking
When to use a visible active-time counter instead of opening Apple Screen Time after the day is already gone.
Daily goalsMac screen time goal without App Limits
How to use a soft daily cap, live menu bar counter, streaks, and history when hard Apple App Limits are more force than you want.
Break remindersMac break reminder app: active time or timer?
Choose continuous active time, a fixed countdown, or enforced Screen Time limits, then configure the interval you will follow.
ComparisonTeenyScreeny vs Screen Time vs Timing for Mac
A practical comparison for choosing between a live menu bar counter, Apple's built-in Screen Time reports, and full automatic time tracking.
How-to guideHow to track screen time on Mac: 2 useful views
Use Apple Screen Time for app detail or a live active-time counter for an in-the-moment total, with setup and accuracy checks.