Time tracking tool for monitoring application usage

Question

I want to know how I'm really using my computer, and where the time goes (I have an English paper due, and I intend on getting it done, it's 2:30 PM... no wait, it's 8:30 PM...).

Which software can tell me:

1. What programs I use, and when
2. Within programs like Google Chrome or Firefox, which tabs I spend the most time on. (I would then know if I'm spending the time playing a game, or watching a movie on Hulu...)

Answer 1

Procrastitracker is free & suits your needs well.

Is there a program that can give me a detailed report on how long certain processes run per day?

Answer 2

I found this application from a lifehacker article: RescueTime. It has both paid and free services with analytics available.

I also found this one: Kiwi, but it seems to be more of monitoring memory and CPU usage than applications and browser tabs in the way you need.

Answer 3

Checkout Time Tracker Pro for Mac.

It's an app that automatically tracks what apps and documents you're working on. So no reason to enter all that manually.

(Disclosure: I'm the author)