Window Focus

Window Focus

Window Focus is a productivity software that helps minimize distractions by dimming inactive application windows. It makes the active window stand out so you can concentrate better.
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Window Focus: Minimize Distractions & Boost Productivity

Discover how Window Focus helps you stay focused by dimming inactive application windows and highlighting the active one, so you can concentrate without distractions.

What is Window Focus?

Window Focus is a lightweight productivity software designed to help you minimize distractions and stay focused while working on your computer. It works by detecting which application window is active and dimming all other inactive windows.

This dimming of background windows directs your eyes towards the one window you are actually using. By removing visual clutter and distraction, Window Focus makes it easier to concentrate on the task at hand. The darkening is just enough to make the active window stand out but still allows you to see the content of inactive windows.

Window Focus has a simple and intuitive interface with various customization options. You can control the level of dimming, change hotkeys, choose when to enable/disable dimming, and more. It works automatically once configured and runs quietly in the background.

By eliminating distracting pops, flashes and motion in peripheral windows, Window Focus creates a calmer visual space so you can focus better and get into flow. It's useful for writers, designers, developers, or anyone who finds themselves constantly distracted while working on their computer.

Window Focus Features

Features

  1. Dimming of inactive application windows
  2. Highlighting of active window
  3. Customizable dimming levels
  4. Keyboard shortcuts for quick window focus
  5. Support for multiple monitors

Pricing

  • Free

Pros

Helps minimize distractions and improve focus

Easy to use and configure

Lightweight and non-intrusive

Supports a variety of window managers and desktop environments

Cons

May not work well with some applications or window managers

Limited customization options

No mobile or web app support


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