If you prefer tracking time from your desktop, the time tracking widget in the Productive desktop app gives you a simple way to start, pause, and switch timers.

It mirrors the Day view in My Time, but is available directly from your menu bar or system tray.

The time tracking widget appears in your menu bar (Mac) or system tray (Windows) and provides quick access to:

Before you can start the timer or add a time entry, you must select a service from a deal or budget.
This step is required for all entries. Once selected, the timer becomes available or a new entry can be added.

1) Open the widget and make sure the correct day is selected.
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2) Select the client company from the service dropdown.

3) Find the relevant project, budget, or deal, then select the service you want to log time against.
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4) Add the duration or a time range (e.g., 9 AM to 2 PM), add notes, and click Save.
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5) Optionally, skip the manual entry and click Start Timer to begin tracking immediately. Click Stop to pause the timer.

If you switch to another service, the timer for the previous service stops automatically and tracking begins for the new selection.

To resume a previously tracked service, open the widget and click Start next to that service.
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If you're working on a specific task within a project and want to pin it to your time entry, open the task dropdown and select your task.
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The widget also includes time tracking suggestions, based on:

Clicking a suggestion creates an editable time entry with pre-filled budget/deal and service information. You can still add notes or adjust the duration.

Click the three-dot menu next to each entry to:

All time tracked through the time tracking widget syncs automatically to the My Time section in Productive, keeping your entries up to date and organized.