Focus aims to be simple to use, but extremely powerful and configurable. Most preferences can be found in the main preferences window. However some additional preferences can be found up in the menu bar while the preferences are open.
While Focus preferences are open, look at the top of your screen at your menu bar where it says Preferences. That menu has some additional preferences you can configure, that advanced users might find useful.
Show notifications
Turn this menu item off to hide notifications, like when Focus is about to start, stop or when taking a break.
Automatically unfocus at end of session
Turn this menu item on to automatically unfocus after a timed session. By default Focus will stay enabled so it doesn't interrupt you and you can choose to keep working.
Show countdown timer while running
Turn this menu item off to disable the timer in the menu bar. It will still be available in the popup menu.
Toggle status
Toggle Focus on/off depending on the state. Works properly with hardcore mode, so can only disable when allowed. You can access the popup menu with a right-click or control+click.
Start default timer
Start a timed Focus session (use whatever value was used last time). You can access the popup menu with a right-click or control+click.
Block speed
Focus by default will attempt to block aggressively. On older computers, this can sometimes strain resources. Turn down the block speed (Fast, Medium or Slow) to make Focus block a little bit slower.
Logging level
Adjust the logging level verbosity (Default, All or None) when debugging problems.
Browser blocking method
By default Focus will block pages by showing quotes. This behavior can be changed and Focus can close distracting web pages instead. This is especially useful with Safari pinned tabs, which unfortunately cannot have their URL changed and will create new tabs on block.