What a 2-hour block is good for
Two hours is the length of many exams and a good container for a long, single-minded push. Most people will want a short pause inside it; the timer simply keeps the overall shape.
- A full-length practice exam.
- A long writing or editing session.
- A focused cleaning or packing marathon.
- A board-game or study-group time limit.
Making a 2-hour session work
Two-hour sessions are best kept for work that genuinely needs them, such as a timed practice exam or a long editing pass. Treat the timer as the outer boundary and take small pauses inside it: stand up, look away from the screen and drink water every half hour or so. Running a full exam to the real time limit, with the timer visible in focus mode, is one of the best ways to prepare for the pressure of the real thing.
How to use it
- Press Start. The 2-hour countdown runs in the ring, and a soft chime marks the end.
- Add sound from the Mix or Sounds tab. A steady background such as rain or brown noise makes it easier to stay in the session.
- Open focus mode (the expand button, or press V) for a large, distraction-free countdown that keeps the screen awake.
- Change any length in the timer settings; the next session uses it.
Sound to pair with it
Choose something you can forget about: a quiet library, distant rain or pink noise at a low volume. For a practice exam, consider no sound at all if the real exam room will be silent, so that your rehearsal matches the conditions you will face on the day.
Questions
- Can the timer go longer than two hours?
- Focus sessions go up to 120 minutes. For longer stretches, run several sessions with auto-start.
- Will the timer keep time if I switch tabs or lock my phone?
- Yes. The timer counts against the real clock rather than ticking in the background, so it stays accurate when the tab is hidden or the screen is off. Turn on notifications in the timer settings to be told when a session ends.
- Does the timer work offline?
- Yes. Once Focuship has loaded, or is installed to your home screen, the timer, the chime and the generated noises all work without a connection.