Why Mouse Jigglers Defeat Activity-Based Time Tracking
Published: August 31, 2026
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Activity percentages on time-tracking dashboards are basically a compressed view of mouse and keyboard input.
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The article argues that activity percentages mostly measure input motion, not real work...