Pinning Favorites
Keep your most-used topics in fixed Quick Start positions.
Overview
The Quick Start panel shows 9 topics with keyboard shortcuts (Alt+1 through Alt+9). By default, topics appear in order of recent use. Pinning lets you lock specific topics to specific slots.
Why Pin Topics
Pinning is useful when:
- Muscle memory — You want Alt+1 to always start your main project, regardless of what you tracked last.
- Frequent topics — You track the same few topics most days and want them always visible.
- Organization — You want topics in a specific order (e.g., by priority or client).
Pinning a Topic
- 1
- 2Find the slot (1-9) you want to pin
- 3Select a topic from the dropdown
- 4The pin is saved automatically
Tip
Pinned topics show a pin icon (📌) in Quick Start so you know they're locked to that position.
How Pins Affect Quick Start
Quick Start fills slots in this order:
- Pinned topics — Always in their assigned slots
- Recent topics — Fill remaining slots based on last use
Example
If you pin "Client A" to slot 1 and "Admin" to slot 3:
1. Client A (pinned)
2. Most recent topic
3. Admin (pinned)
4-9. Other recent topics
Removing a Pin
- 1Go to Timer Settings → Shortcuts
- 2Find the slot with the pinned topic
- 3Select Auto (recent) from the dropdown
- 4The slot becomes available for recent topics
Tips for Effective Pinning
- Pin only 2-4 topics — Leave room for recent topics to appear. If all 9 slots are pinned, recent tracking patterns aren't reflected.
- Use slot 1 for your main work — Alt+1 becomes your go-to shortcut.
- Group logically — Pin work topics to 1-5, personal to 6-9.
- Update quarterly — As projects change, update your pins to match current work.