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Field notes on deep work, time, and the science of the Pomodoro — written by the team behind the timer.

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General2 min read

Every Tomatoro Chart Explained — and Where to Find It

From the daily harvest grid to the monthly heatmap, here's what each Tomatoro visualization shows and which report it lives in.

Fernanda Nuñez, RedacciónMay 22, 2026Read article

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15May
General

How to Download Your Tomatoro Reports as PDF

Export any day, week, or month report as a clean, shareable PDF in one click — perfect for archiving, coaching, or client updates.

Dhalia Velez, Redacción1 min read
08May
General

Getting Started with Tomatoro

From zero to your first focused session in under a minute. Here's everything you need to know to start using Tomatoro.

Daniel Quebedo, Redacción1 min read
01May
General

Tomatoro and the Mobile App

Does Tomatoro have an iOS or Android app? Short answer: you don't need one. Here's how to install Tomatoro on your phone in seconds.

Fernanda Nuñez, Redacción2 min read
24Apr
General

Customize Your Timer: Focus and Break Lengths

The classic 25/5 rhythm is just the default. Here's how to tune Tomatoro's focus and break lengths to fit the way you work.

Dhalia Velez, Redacción1 min read
17Apr
General

How to Read Your Tomatoro Reports

Day, week, and month at a glance — what every number, bar, and color in your Tomatoro reports actually means.

Daniel Quebedo, Redacción2 min read
10Apr
Premium

Go Premium: Unlock the Month View and a Year of History

The daily and weekly reports are free. Premium adds the long view — monthly trends and a full year of focus history.

Fernanda Nuñez, Redacción1 min read
03Apr
General

Set Up Notifications So You Never Miss a Break

Let Tomatoro tap you on the shoulder when a session ends — so you can focus fully and step away on time.

Dhalia Velez, Redacción1 min read
27Mar
Premium

Tasks & Categories: See Exactly Where Your Hours Go

Knowing you focused for six hours is good. Knowing which work ate them is better. That's what Premium tasks unlock.

Daniel Quebedo, Redacción1 min read
20Mar
General

The Technology Behind Tomatoro — and Why It's So Accurate

Most web timers quietly drift. Here's how Tomatoro keeps every pomodoro accurate to the second, even in a background tab or a locked phone.

Fernanda Nuñez, Redacción3 min read
13Mar
General

Coaching Clients with Tomatoro's PDF Reports

If you coach focus, accountability, or productivity, your clients' data is your tool. Here's how PDF reports make sessions land.

Dhalia Velez, Redacción1 min read
06Mar
General

Organize Your Day with Tasks

Turn "I focused for three hours" into "I focused on these three things." Here's how to use tasks in Tomatoro.

Daniel Quebedo, Redacción1 min read
27Feb
General

How Freelancers Bill Accurately with Tomatoro

Guessing your hours leaves money on the table — or burns trust. Here's how to track billable focus down to the tomato.

Fernanda Nuñez, Redacción1 min read
20Feb
General

Manage Your Tomatoro Account

Sign in, sync, theme, language, and your data — a quick tour of everything your free Tomatoro account gives you.

Dhalia Velez, Redacción1 min read
13Feb
General

Weekly Reviews: Turn Focus Data into Next Week's Plan

A 10-minute weekly review turns scattered effort into steady progress. Here's how to run one with your focus data.

Daniel Quebedo, Redacción1 min read
06Feb
Productivity

Welcome to the Tomatoro Blog

An intro to the Pomodoro Technique and what to expect from this blog.

Fernanda Nuñez, Redacción1 min read
30Jan
General

How to Measure Your Productivity Without Burning Out

Tracking your work can motivate you — or quietly turn into pressure. Here's how to measure focus in a way that helps, not harms.

Dhalia Velez, Redacción1 min read
23Jan
Productivity

The Pomodoro Technique Explained in 5 Minutes

A focused, no-history-lecture intro to the time-management method that powers Tomatoro.

Daniel Quebedo, Redacción1 min read
16Jan
General

Why Create a Free Tomatoro Account

What you unlock when you sign up for Tomatoro — no credit card required.

Fernanda Nuñez, Redacción1 min read
09Jan
General

Studying with Pomodoro: A Student's Field Guide

Cramming doesn't work. Spaced, focused sessions do. Here's how to study smarter with the Pomodoro technique.

Dhalia Velez, Redacción1 min read
02Jan
Premium

Tomatoro Premium: When Is It Worth It?

A no-fluff breakdown of who benefits from Premium and who's better off on Free.

Daniel Quebedo, Redacción1 min read
26Dec
Premium

Free vs. Premium: Which Tomatoro Plan Fits You?

Both plans run the same accurate timer. The difference is how far back — and how deep — you can see. Here's how to choose.

Fernanda Nuñez, Redacción1 min read
19Dec
Productivity

Remote Work Focus: Staying Productive from Home

Working from home means freedom — and a hundred new distractions. Here's how to hold your focus when no one's watching.

Dhalia Velez, Redacción1 min read
12Dec
Productivity

How Long Should Pomodoro Breaks Really Be? Science vs Tradition

5 minutes is the classic, but research suggests your break length should depend on what you just worked on.

Daniel Quebedo, Redacción1 min read
05Dec
Premium

Premium for Power Users: A Year of Focus, One Dashboard

If you live in Tomatoro every day, Premium turns a great timer into a full focus operating system. Here's what changes.

Fernanda Nuñez, Redacción1 min read
28Nov
General

Sync Your Pomodoros Across Devices with a Free Account

Switch from laptop to phone without losing your focus streak. Here's how Tomatoro keeps your sessions in sync.

Dhalia Velez, Redacción1 min read
21Nov
Productivity

How to Plan a Deep Work Block, Step by Step

Deep work doesn't happen by accident. Here's a simple, repeatable way to plan a block that actually delivers.

Daniel Quebedo, Redacción1 min read
14Nov
Premium

From 7 Days to a Year: What Premium History Unlocks

Free accounts keep 7 days of history. Premium keeps 360. Here's why that matters for habit building.

Fernanda Nuñez, Redacción1 min read
07Nov
Productivity

Designing a Distraction-Free Morning for Deep Work

Your first focused block sets the tone for the whole day. Here's how to design a morning that protects it.

Dhalia Velez, Redacción1 min read
31Oct
Productivity

Pomodoro vs Time Blocking vs Flowtime: Which Method Fits Your Brain?

Three popular focus methods, compared on what they ask of you and what they give back.

Daniel Quebedo, Redacción2 min read
24Oct
Productivity

Single-Tasking: The Underrated Productivity Superpower

Multitasking feels productive and quietly wrecks your output. Here's how single-tasking — one timer, one task — beats it every time.

Fernanda Nuñez, Redacción1 min read
17Oct
General

Stop Losing Your Focus History: The Limits of Anonymous Mode

Anonymous mode is convenient, but your data is one cache-clear away from gone. Here's what an account fixes.

Dhalia Velez, Redacción1 min read
10Oct
Productivity

Beat Procrastination with the 2-Minute Rule

The hardest part of any task is starting. The 2-minute rule — paired with a timer — gets you moving when motivation won't.

Daniel Quebedo, Redacción1 min read
03Oct
Premium

Monthly Reports: How Premium Users Track Long-Term Focus Trends

Daily numbers tell you what happened today. Monthly trends tell you who you're becoming.

Fernanda Nuñez, Redacción1 min read
26Sep
Productivity

How to Build a Daily Focus Habit That Sticks

Motivation fades. Systems don't. Here's how to turn focused work into a daily habit you barely have to think about.

Dhalia Velez, Redacción1 min read

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