TimeParents v1.2.0 — Windows Game Time Management Tool for Kids

🕒 TimeParents v1.2.0 — Windows Game Time Management Tool for Kids

Kids love games like Roblox and Minecraft these days.
They’re fun, but managing how long they play is never easy.

I tried many different programs to control game time, but most of them had issues:

• Missing essential features
• Failing to detect games properly
• Annoying ads
• No password protection
• Poor statistics or no tracking at all

After trying several tools, I finally thought:

“I’ll just build one myself.”

That’s how TimeParents v1.2.0 was created.
It focuses only on the features parents truly need and provides a clean, efficient Windows-only solution for managing game usage time.

It detects when a game is running → manages play time → automatically shuts down/logs off → records usage statistics.

A complete smart management tool designed for real-life parenting.

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⭐ Key Features of TimeParents

✅ 1. Three Timer Modes to Match Your Child’s Situation

TimeParents offers three timer modes, each tailored to a specific need.

🔹 Specific Game Mode

• Detects a specific game process (e.g., Roblox)
• Time decreases only while the game is running
• When time is up → Auto shutdown or logoff

🔹 Countdown Mode

Perfect for: “You can play for 1 hour.”
Set a time → PC shuts down/logs off when time expires.

🔹 Specific Time Mode

Useful for setting rules like:
“The computer must shut down at 10 PM.”

Includes an intuitive time picker (🕐) for easy selection.

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📊 2. Usage Statistics Based on Real Data

TimeParents doesn’t just limit time—it provides insights.

• Daily usage summary
• Weekly usage graph for the past 7 days
• Detailed logs (date / mode / usage time)
• Password required to access statistics

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🎨 3. User-Friendly UI Features

TimeParents aims to be simple and convenient:

• Dark / Light theme
• Full Korean & English support
• Auto-save for all settings
• Pre-shutdown warning alerts
• Timer continues running in the background even when the window is closed

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🔐 4. Strong Security Protection

To prevent children from stopping or altering the timer:

• Password required for any setting changes
• Password required to stop the timer
• Password stored securely using SHA-256 hashing

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🚀 How to Use

🟦 Run Without Installation (Recommended)

Simply open TimeParents.exe from the dist folder.
No Python installation is required.

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📖 User Guide

🔑 Initial Setup

At first launch, set a password.
This password protects both settings and access to statistics.

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🎮 How to Use Specific Game Mode

1. Select the Specific Game tab
2. Set allowed play time
3. Enter the process name (e.g., Roblox)
4. Choose shutdown or logoff
5. Click Start Timer

Important: Time only decreases while the game is actually running.

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⏱️ Countdown Mode

Just set the desired time and start.

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🕐 Specific Time Mode

Choose the shutdown time using the intuitive time picker.

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📊 Viewing Statistics

Main screen → View Statistics → Enter password → Done

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🎨 Theme & 🌐 Language

Change anytime from the bottom menu.

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🛠️ Development Info (For Tech Enthusiasts)

Tech Stack:

• Python 3.x
• CustomTkinter UI
• Background timers via Threading
• Subprocess-based game detection
• Packaged using PyInstaller

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⚠️ Important Notes

• Auto shutdown/logoff may require administrator privileges
• Game detection requires the exact process name
• If you forget your password: delete password.json to reset
• All user settings are stored in settings.json
• If antivirus or security programs (Windows Defender, ALYac, etc.) are installed:
  → You may need to allow the program on first launch
  Custom-built executables are often blocked by default, even when safe.

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🤝 Contributions & Feedback Welcome

TimeParents is free to use for personal and educational purposes.

Bug reports and feature suggestions are always welcome!

📧 Email: leesk55@gmail.com

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🧑‍💻 Final Thoughts

TimeParents v1.2.0 is more than just a timer —
it’s a smart tool that helps guide your child toward healthier gaming habits.

Designed with essential features only, simple to operate, and secure enough to prevent tampering — it’s a practical solution for parents looking to manage screen time effectively.

If you want structured, reliable game time management for your children,
TimeParents is absolutely worth trying.

 

TimeParents v1.2.0_EN.zip

19.96MB