ActivityWatch is a free and open-source activity tracking tool that can help you monitor your computer usage. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing ActivityWatch on macOS.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:
- A Mac running macOS 10.10 or later
- An internet connection
- A web browser
Steps
- Open a web browser and go to https://activitywatch.net.
- Click the “Download” button in the navigation menu.
- Scroll down to the “Download for macOS” section and click the link to download the latest ActivityWatch release.
- Once the download is complete, click on the downloaded file to extract and install the software. If a warning message appears, click “Open” to proceed with the installation.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install ActivityWatch. You may be asked to enter your administrator password to complete the installation process.
- Once the installation is complete, ActivityWatch should start automatically. If it does not, manually launch the application from the “Applications” folder.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed ActivityWatch on your Mac. Now you can use it to monitor your computer usage and gain insights into your productivity.
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