Ah, the first blog post. Where do we even start? At the very beginning, back in 2007, when we were just a twinkle in the digital cosmos? Or with the grand master plan? Maybe we should dive into the classic “how-we-stack-up-against-the-competition” post, proving we’re better in every category we conveniently decided was important?
- Does the product name start with “M”? It does? Bonus points.
- Does it support dark mode? It does? Twice the bonus points, groundbreaking.
But no, I'm sure we will get to those soon enough (hopefully not). Let’s start with the now — because the past is fun to reminisce about, but 2000s are all about the now. So here we are, in the glorious present of 2024. Specifically, version 2024.3, available for download as we speak.
What’s New?
Two features take center stage this time: one on the Windows client (topic of this blog post) and one on the server (but that’s a cliffhanger for next week’s blog post).
A Design That Breathes
For years, we were stuck in our ways. Two UI redesigns since 2007? That’s either consistency or sheer stubbornness, take your pick.
ManicTime began its journey in the time of Windows XP. Who didn't like the green Start button on the blue taskbar? And let's not forget over saturated rolling green hills desktop background, a cow's version of heaven, it shipped with.
So we went with the times and ManicTime adopted classic Windows XP look—a style, down to beveled timelines.
Then, like everyone else, we embraced the flat UI trend. Flat was the future... until it wasn’t.
Now? We’ve entered the era of modern design. Everything is more open, airy, and spacious. Much like humans, animals and your houseplants, even designs need to breathe, according to our lead designer.
The result? A sleek, contemporary interface that doesn’t make you feel like you’re trying to use a calculator from the 90s. It’s easier on the eyes, easier to navigate, and just plain better.
We Want Your Feedback
Of course, with any big change, we’re ready for the “who moved my cheese” crowd. It’s inevitable, and we welcome it—constructive criticism helps us improve. But this time, we’d love to hear from the folks who also like the design. If it’s a breath of fresh air for you, let us know! So there you have it: the new era of ManicTime for Windows. We’re excited, and we hope you are too. Stay tuned for next week’s post, where we’ll dive into what’s new on the server side.
