Time Tracker

Time Tracker is an optional software application used to push immediate updates to the Employer allowing for more timely guidance. It can also be used to verify billable hours to prevent any payment questions.

The application is downloaded from Guru.com and, when running, takes random screenshots of your desktop within ten-minute intervals. Within five minutes of capture, the screenshots are uploaded to Guru.com for your, and the Employer’s review.

To download Time Tracker,

1. On the top navigation bar, click “Projects.”
2. Under the project’s title, click “Time.”
3. Click “Download Time Tracker Now.”

• You download the Time Tracker software.
• When the application is running, random screenshots of your desktop are captured within ten-minute intervals.
• Unless you delete it, the screenshot will be uploaded to the Time tab in your project’s Work Room for your and the Employer’s review.
• You can add notes to your screenshots to detail your activity.  You can also delete screenshots, or manually add time.

The use of Time Tracking is optional, however some Employers may require its use for their projects.

Time tracker can be used to stream your progress to the Employer allowing for timelier guidance, saving you both time and money. Additionally, Time Tracker can be relied upon to avoid billing and payment disputes. If there are funds in SafePay and there is a dispute over billable hours, the screen shots logged via Time Tracker will be used in resolving the dispute.

Guru.com does not require the use of Time Tracker, however, your Employer may. Be sure to include Time Tracker as part of your Project Agreement discussions.

You only download Time Tracker once. It can be used for any project.

To download Time Tracker,

1. On the top navigation bar, click “Projects.”
2. Under the project’s title, click “Time.”
3. Click “Download Time Tracker Now.”

For Windows, from your “Programs” menu, click “Time Verification Client.”

For Linux, from your “bin” directly, execute the “run.sh” command.

For Mac, from your “Applications” folder, click “Time Verification Client.” 

When you install Time Tracker, an icon will be added to your tray or to your desktop. You can access the Time Tracker menu by clicking the icon on your desktop or right-clicking the icon in your tray.

To turn Time Tracker off, open the menu and select either “Suspend” or “Log Out.”

To view the screenshots,

1. On the top navigation bar, click “Projects.”
2. Under the project’s title, click “Time.”
3. Select the date.
4. Click the thumbnail.

To view more information regarding your activities in the given 10-minute interval, click the task title listed under the thumbnail.

The Employer will see only the screenshots captured by Time Tracker, and the accompanying notes that you add. If Time Tracker captures a screenshot that you do not want to share with the Employer, you have the option of deleting it before or after it is uploaded to Guru.com. 

To add notes to a screenshot,

1. On the top navigation bar, click “Projects.”
2. Under the project’s title, click “Time.”
3. Select the date.
4. Check the box(es) to the left of the thumbnail(s) and click the “Modify” button.
5. Add your notes and click the “Modify” button. 

You can delete screenshots before or after they are uploaded to Guru.com.

To delete a screenshot before it is uploaded, click the “Discard” option in the Guru Time Tracker when the pop-up warns you of the impending upload.

To delete a screenshot after it is uploaded to Guru.com,

1. On the top navigation bar, click “Projects.”
2. Under the project’s title, click “Time.”
3. Select the date.
4. Select the check box to the left of the screenshot you want to delete.
5. Click the “Delete” button.

To change the project for which you are tracking time, open the Time Tracker menu on your desktop and select the “Project: <current project title>” option. Then, you can select a new project from the next menu.

To change the task for which you are tracking time, open the Time Tracker menu on your desktop and select the Update Task option. From the Guru Time Tracker – Enter Task Information window, you can select a new task and set a reminder to have Time Tracker ask you to update your task in regular intervals.

To update your Time Tracker preferences,

1. Open the Time Tracker menu on your desktop.
2. Select the “Preferences…” option. 

To manually enter time,

1. On the top navigation bar, click “Projects.”
2. Under the project’s title, click “Time.”
3. Click the “Add Time” button on the right.
4. Click in the box to which you would like to add time. If adding time for more than one 10-minute interval, select multiple boxes by clicking and dragging.
5. Enter notes.
6. Click the “Add Time” button.

Note: You cannot add hours to dates before the Project Award was accepted or to any dates in the future.

Time Tracker does not change the dispute resolution service or process. If there are funds in SafePay, and there is a dispute, please contact us directly to seek dispute resolution assistance.  If the project is being paid through Guru Invoicing, or there are no funds in SafePay, Guru.com will not be able to provide dispute resolution assistance.