Support
Signal Support
Signal is a macOS app that helps you focus on three things a day.
Every day, there’s three things you gotta get done. That’s called the signal. Everything that stops you from getting it done is the noise. — Steve Jobs
If you have a question that isn’t answered below, email thiagobrez@gmail.com and I’ll get back to you.
Getting started
Signal lives in your menu bar. Click its icon for a small menu:
- Show / Hide Signal — open or dismiss the panel where you set and check off today’s three to-dos.
- Preferences… (⌘,) — all of the settings described below.
- Quit Signal.
Each day gives you three slots. Type a task into a slot, and click it to mark it done. Finish all three and you’ll get a small celebration.
Frequently asked questions
How do I open Signal quickly with a keyboard shortcut?
Open Preferences… → Hotkey, click the recorder next to Toggle Signal, and press the key combination you want. From then on, that shortcut shows or hides Signal from anywhere.
What happens to tasks I don’t finish?
By default, unfinished tasks roll over to the next day. You can turn this off in Preferences… → General → “Carry unfinished tasks over to the next day.”
Can Signal remind me each day?
Yes. In Preferences… → Daily prompt you can have Signal:
- open automatically when it launches, and/or
- open every day at a time you choose (9:00 AM by default).
What are “quick glances”?
Quick glances are brief, automatic peeks at your three to-dos that appear during the day to keep you on track. Configure them under Preferences… → Quick reminders: turn them on or off, set how many times per day, and choose the hours during which they can appear.
Can I change or turn off the sounds?
Yes. Under Preferences… → Sound you can pick a sound (or None) for when Signal opens, when you complete a task, and when all three are done. Use the play button next to each to preview it.
How do I make Signal open at login?
Turn on Preferences… → General → “Launch at login.”
Where is my data stored? Is it private?
Your to-dos and history are stored locally on your Mac and never leave your device. Signal collects no personal data. See the Privacy Policy for full details.
What do I need to run Signal?
Signal requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later.
Contact
Bug reports, feature requests, and questions are all welcome: