Trakt
Tracks what you have watched across every service and tells you which episode is next in the series you abandoned in March.
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How to get the most from it
Trakt sits in What To Watch under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- Expect to create an account before you get far.
- Go in expecting something useful.
About this category: Recommendation engines, streaming locators and lists with actual taste. Built for the forty minutes usually lost to a menu.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
Trakt: quick answers
Is Trakt free?
Yes. Trakt is free to use, though it asks you to sign up.
Do I need an account to use Trakt?
Yes. Trakt asks you to create an account before you get far.
Does Trakt work on a phone?
Yes. Trakt works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Trakt safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Trakt take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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