I need a piece of software that will disable my internet connection?
May 26, 2010 1:03 PM Subscribe
I need a piece of software that will disable my internet connection?
I use the same computer for work as for general entertainment and the internet has become way too much of a distraction for me. The temptations to look at a recent music video on You Tube or to see if their is any breaking news happening is just too strong!
Is there software out there that you can program to disable your internet connection between certain times?
I use the same computer for work as for general entertainment and the internet has become way too much of a distraction for me. The temptations to look at a recent music video on You Tube or to see if their is any breaking news happening is just too strong!
Is there software out there that you can program to disable your internet connection between certain times?
Are you on a Mac? SelfControl is basically the best non-distraction software anywhere. Totally locks out all network traffic, except for sites you can specify on a "whitelist". Alternatively, you can just blacklist a few of your more distracting sites.
Warning: once you set it, there's no way to turn it off, including restarting or deleting the software. In fact, you can seriously screw stuff up by trying to get around it. Try it for fifteen minutes before you commit to a full day of distraction-free work.
posted by supercres at 1:16 PM on May 26, 2010
Warning: once you set it, there's no way to turn it off, including restarting or deleting the software. In fact, you can seriously screw stuff up by trying to get around it. Try it for fifteen minutes before you commit to a full day of distraction-free work.
posted by supercres at 1:16 PM on May 26, 2010
Freedom is what you are looking for. It's for PC and Mac now.
posted by jessamyn at 1:19 PM on May 26, 2010
posted by jessamyn at 1:19 PM on May 26, 2010
If you're looking to turn off all internet access, just pull the network cable. (or if you're using wireless, disconnect the router from the modem).
If you're looking for strictly software, you'll want Leechblock for firefox, or ChromeNanny for chrome.
posted by chrisamiller at 2:36 PM on May 26, 2010
If you're looking for strictly software, you'll want Leechblock for firefox, or ChromeNanny for chrome.
posted by chrisamiller at 2:36 PM on May 26, 2010
Here's a trick I use, because software solutions never work for me. Lock some critical component (i.e. router [or just its power cable] or ethernet cable) in your car. It's there if you need it, but it's just inconvenient enough to keep you productive.
posted by spiderskull at 12:10 AM on May 27, 2010
posted by spiderskull at 12:10 AM on May 27, 2010
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posted by Threeway Handshake at 1:05 PM on May 26, 2010