How to Track the Time You Spend on the Internet

How to Track the Time You Spend on the Internet

The Internet has proven itself very useful for researching recipes, arranging last-minute dinner reservations, finding the lowest prices for purchases, and settling debates that take place in bars around the world. Beyond these useful applications, many Internet users find several hours unaccounted for as they get lost clicking from one blog to the next, playing games, and otherwise wasting time. Follow these steps to monitor your browsing habits at work or at home to get a better idea of where you are spending your time online.

1. Download the Gold Limiter program from goldlimiter.com. Once it has finished downloading, follow the on-screen instructions to install the program. When prompted, select the “Internet Monitor” option.
2. Run the Gold Limiter program. It should be accessible from your desktop or Start menu. Set up a password and security question if you wish to keep your browsing history private.

3. Decide when you would like to monitor your web usage. It may not be necessary to monitor your usage all day long. If you work from home and would like to see what sites you visit during the day, you can choose “Common work hours” or set custom hours to reflect your schedule.
4. Next, select when you would like to receive reports. You may wish to have daily reports delivered at the beginning of each day. Another popular option is to have a report for the week compiled on Friday afternoon.
5. If you would like to go a step further and track how much money you’re wasting with your browsing habits, you can enter your average hourly rate. The report will then include this information.
Gaining a better idea of how you spend your time on the Internet at work or at home will help you monitor your habits and manage your expectations. It is important to understand where you spend the most time in order to increase your efficiency.