Tip #329

Stay focused on your work with the help of the Pomodoro timer.

The Pomodoro technique is a popular time management technique where you divide bigger tasks into 25-minute increments with a 5-minute break in between. Vivaldi Browser has the Pomodoro timer included with the Clock you’ll find on the Status Bar.

To start the timer:

  1. Click on the Clock in the bottom right corner of the browser window.
  2. In the Countdown section, select “Pomodoro”.
  3. Click on Start to start the timer.

If you’ve deleted the Pomodoro timer, create a new timer by setting the countdown time to 25 minutes and giving the new timer a name.

Bottom right corner of the Vivaldi browser window with Clock's menu open and Pomodoro timer selected.

Tip #60

Use the built-in alarm and timer to keep track of time.

Vivaldi’s Clock feature, in addition to showing you the current time, allows you to set alarms and do countdowns. For example, set an alarm for the next meeting or start the Pomodoro timer to focus on your tasks.

To set an alarm:

  1. Click on the Clock on the Status Bar (or wherever you’ve moved it to).
  2. Select Alarm.
  3. Choose from preset alarms or create a new one by setting the time and giving it a name.
  4. Click Start.

To set a timer:

  1. Click on the Clock on the Status Bar.
  2. Select Countdown.
  3. Choose from preset timers or create a new one by setting the time and giving it a name.
  4. Click Start.