Guides
How I Use Google Calendar for Time Blocking on Mac
My practical way to time block in Google Calendar on a Mac, from color-coded events and focus time to travel, personal plans, and family calendars.
Maciej Szamowski6 min read
Stories
Guides
How to Time Block in Google Calendar: Quick Start
A quick-start guide to time blocking in Google Calendar: create your first Busy event, choose between events, Tasks, and Focus Time, and keep the plan flexible.
Maciej Szamowski3 min read
Guides
Focus Time Calendar: A Simple System for Protecting Deep Work
Build a focus time calendar that protects deep work without overplanning your week. Learn the difference between Google Focus time and ordinary blocks.
Maciej Szamowski7 min read
Product updates
One Month Building a Better Calendar App for macOS
One month after launch, hora is a more reliable Google Calendar app for Mac. Here is what changed, and what the work taught me.
Maciej Szamowski6 min read
Guides
Google Calendar Views: Day, Week, Month, or Schedule?
Google Calendar has six views: Day, Week, Month, Year, Schedule, and 4-day. Here's when to use each one and how to switch fast on a Mac.
Maciej Szamowski8 min read
Guides
7 Best Time Blocking Apps for Mac in 2026
Compare 7 time blocking apps for Mac, from Apple and Google Calendar to hora, Sunsama, Motion, and Reclaim, and choose the right planning style.
Maciej Szamowski14 min read