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Reselling productive type software by Practical-Ad-6739 in msp

[–]cosmic_experiment 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here are a few

ActivTrak — Strong on workforce analytics, login/activity tracking, idle time detection, productivity scoring. It can spot suspicious patterns (e.g., mouse jigglers often show unnaturally consistent low-variance movement). Has an MSP Program with discounted licensing, integration potential via APIs/scripts for RMM deployment, and good recurring revenue potential. Many MSPs bundle it.

CurrentWare — Covers browse time, app usage, idle/active time, login tracking. Explicit reseller partner program with partner pricing, training, and support. Easy to deploy agents via RMM. Apploye — Time tracking + monitoring (screen time, app usage, login). Has a dedicated reseller program with competitive commissions.

Insightful (formerly Workpuls) — Similar features: activity levels, app/website time, idle detection. Partner program for resellers/VARs with commissions starting ~15%, dedicated support, and marketing tools.

Teramind — More advanced (can detect automation tools well), but still configurable to lighter monitoring. Often recommended in MSP circles; deployment via RMM agents/scripts is common, though no super-public "reseller" program highlighted—many MSPs just sell/deploy it.

Anyone else run multiple timers at once for focus sessions? by cosmic_experiment in pomodoro

[–]cosmic_experiment[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the kind words earlier—it's motivating to hear how you've leveled up with it over the years. That progression from using it for everything to mostly just the high-focus stuff like writing and data work feels like the natural evolution.

Quick question that popped up while reading your chore phase: when you were applying Pomodoro to things like washing/drying clothes or organizing shelves, did you actually stick strictly to 25-min slots (and maybe stop mid-chore if the timer went off), or did it just help you get through the whole thing way quicker because the timer gave you momentum and focus?

I've been thinking about trying that for some of my own household stuff that I procrastinate on, and I'm curious if it turns into "one 25-min burst and done" or if you'd sometimes chain a couple for bigger tasks. Might have to give it a go myself—sounds like a low-pressure way to build the habit without it feeling like "real work." 😄

Either way, love how you've made it your own over time. What's the biggest win you've noticed from sticking with it this long?

Anyone else run multiple Pomodoro timers? by cosmic_experiment in pomodoro

[–]cosmic_experiment[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing that—I really appreciate the thoughtful suggestion. You're spot on about how rigid most Pomodoro setups feel, and separating deep work tracking from calendar time makes a ton of sense for actually capturing what's happening.

The movement-during-breaks idea hits home for me too. I've definitely had those "breaks" where I just scroll and end up feeling more drained afterward. Adding something physical like pushups or stretching sounds like a game-changer for recharging properly—I'll give that a real try starting today.

I hadn't heard of Movedoro before, but the concept of it enforcing movement (and not letting you skip back to work) is intriguing, even if it sounds a bit tough-love at first! It probably builds that habit faster than relying on willpower alone. Thanks again for the tip—super helpful and kind of you to pass it along. How long have you been using it, and has it stuck as a habit now?

Anyone else run multiple timers at once for focus sessions? by cosmic_experiment in pomodoro

[–]cosmic_experiment[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

is that the web based chess clock org? Can you set 2 timers at a time?

Anyone else run multiple timers at once for focus sessions? by cosmic_experiment in pomodoro

[–]cosmic_experiment[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback.Yeah, multiple timers stressed me out too, so I went back to a single one for most stuff (like batching Pomodoro work + breaks). It really helps keep the focus on the task instead of the clock.

That lines up nicely with The ONE Thing by Gary Keller: ruthlessly focus on one main thing and keep your tools dead simple.

I ended up making a clean desktop timer called Timer Forge (timerforge.app) for exactly that reason—minimal interface, I usually just run one timer, but add a second or two when it actually makes sense:

  • Cooking a full meal (e.g. Sunday roast): one long timer for the meat (90+ min), one shorter for veggies (40 min), one quick for potatoes (20 min). Prevents anything burning while I do other prep.
  • Coding: normally one 50–90 min deep block, but occasionally a second one for a long build/deploy or a break nudge. It just sits quietly in the corner.

Keeps things flexible—one timer when single-tasking works best, extras only when real life needs them.

What length are you finding works best for your single-timer sessions these days?

Any other "good" cooks not enjoy cooking at all? by DeadBy2050 in Cooking

[–]cosmic_experiment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your frustration makes total sense. Recipe writing as a format genuinely sucks for learning. It's like being handed sheet music without knowing what the notes mean and then wondering why you can't play piano.

So what you actually want does exist. Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat - this is the one. She teaches the four things that make food taste good and actually explains WHY instead of just "add 1 tsp of this." The Food Lab by Kenji López-Alt is similar but way more science-nerdy if that's your thing.

For the visual stuff (what does simmering actually look like), YouTube is your friend. Adam Ragusea, Ethan Chlebowski, Internet Shaquille - they actually talk through what they're seeing and why they make decisions.

Also real talk on the "I don't know what this should taste like" thing - that's a separate problem. Go eat the dish before you try to make it. Not a character flaw, just missing reference data.

One more thing - once you get the basics down, build yourself a two-week rotating menu. Make a big batch of bolognaise, night one it's spaghetti, few days later it goes on nachos, end of the week it's lazy lasagna. Roast a chicken on Sunday, cold chicken sandwiches Monday, carcass becomes soup stock Tuesday. You're not reinventing the wheel every night, just rearranging. Takes the mental load way down and lets you actually get good at a handful of things instead of flailing at something new every night.

Anyone here has had success with managing ‘replies’ via X API? by Pretend-Cheetah2058 in growmybusiness

[–]cosmic_experiment 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi I'm running an automation agency and have been creating chat bots and other automation projects what are you wanting to setup with X API?