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      <h1>Frequently Asked Questions</h1>

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        <summary>What is the Progressive Pomodoro technique?</summary>
        <p>It is a focus method that adapts your session length to how well you focused. Start short, rate each session, and the timer grows when you do well and shortens after a rough day. See the <a href="progressive-pomodoro-technique.html">full explanation</a>.</p>
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        <summary>Is ProgPomo free?</summary>
        <p>Yes. ProgPomo is free, open source (GPLv3), and has no ads and no premium tier.</p>
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        <summary>Does ProgPomo need an account or send my data anywhere?</summary>
        <p>No account and no server. Everything — settings, tasks, and session history — stays in your browser's local storage on your own device. See the <a href="privacy.html">privacy policy</a>.</p>
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        <summary>Does ProgPomo work offline?</summary>
        <p>Yes. ProgPomo is a PWA (progressive web app) that works offline, and it can be installed on your phone or desktop like a native app.</p>
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        <summary>What do the session ratings do?</summary>
        <p>After each focus session you rate how it went. The timer uses that rating to decide whether your next session should be longer, shorter, or the same. Read more about the <a href="progressive-pomodoro-rating-system.html">rating system</a>.</p>
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        <summary>What are binaural beats? Do they need headphones?</summary>
        <p>Binaural beats play two slightly different tones, one in each ear, creating a perceived pulse at their difference. They require stereo headphones. ProgPomo includes the main bands as presets plus custom left/right frequencies. See <a href="binaural-beats.html">what the research says</a>.</p>
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        <summary>Can I use the timer without rating sessions?</summary>
        <p>Yes. You can skip the rating and the timer simply keeps the current session length for next time.</p>
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        <summary>How do I install ProgPomo on my phone?</summary>
        <p>Open the site in your browser, then use the browser's install option — Add to Home Screen on mobile, or the install icon in the address bar on desktop. It then runs offline like a native app.</p>
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