FAQ
Questions and answers.
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What is BrainSwitchs?
A workspace for thinking. Each project gives you an infinite canvas, pages for writing, databases, spreadsheet blocks, a focus timer and a calm focus sound. Before you start, you choose whether the task needs logical or creative thinking, and the workspace adjusts to it.
Which apps can it replace?
For most personal and small-team work it covers what people usually spread across Miro or FigJam (canvas), Notion or Google Docs (pages), Notion or Airtable (databases), Google Sheets (small tables with formulas), Google Keep or Apple Notes (quick capture), OneNote or Evernote (notebooks) and a separate focus timer. Big enterprise setups may still need the specialist tool.
How do I get started?
Press Sign up, continue with Google, and tap a half of the brain. Your first canvas opens straight away. If you want to look around first, load the demo workspace from the Projects page.
What do Logical and Creative mode actually change?
Logical mode gives a sharper, more structured look and a 16 Hz focus tone, good for planning, analysis and decisions. Creative mode is softer, with a 10 Hz tone, for ideas, writing and sketching. You can switch a project's mode at any time.
Is this based on brain science?
No. Left and right are product metaphors for two working styles. The brain visuals and tones are focus aids, and your balance reflects time you logged, not brain activity.
Can I share my work?
Yes. Share a project with collaborators by email or send a link. Shared pages show who edited last.
Where is my data stored, and can I export it?
Your workspace is private to your account and syncs across your devices. You can export canvases as PNG, Markdown or Word, export pages as Word or Markdown, and back up everything from the Projects page.
Does it work on my phone or tablet?
BrainSwitchs runs in the browser, so it works on any computer, and on tablets and phones too. Big canvases are most comfortable on a larger screen.
What happens if I delete something by mistake?
Deleted projects and pages wait in the Bin inside Archive until you empty it. On a canvas or page, Cmd/Ctrl+Z brings back removed blocks.
What is the difference between Log in and Sign up?
Log in takes you straight to the app if you already have an account. Sign up takes you to the sign-in screen where you create one with Google.
Is BrainSwitchs a medical or diagnostic tool?
No. The brain visuals and tones are focus metaphors and gentle aids. Your balance reflects time logged, not brain activity.
Do I have to choose a mode for everything?
No. Pages can stay unset, and you can switch a project's mode at any time.
Where is my data stored?
In your private account, synced across devices when you are signed in.
Can I get something back that I deleted?
Yes. Projects and pages go to the Bin in Archive first, and page blocks can be restored with Cmd/Ctrl+Z.
How do I see everything working?
Load the demo workspace from Projects. It is ordinary data you can edit or delete.