Outsourcing my Internet willpower
November 22, 2016 6:02 PM Subscribe
What with the Trumpocalypse and all, I need to get a better grip on my news and social media usage for the sake of my sanity.
I'm looking for an Apple-friendly anti-procrastination website/app blocker that gives you a metered amount of time per day rather than a set period. Bonus question: What is the category name for this type of app?
I'm currently using Freedom, which works (-ish), but can only block usage for a set period of time (ex. 60 minutes starting now, or 9a to 10a every day). What I'm looking for is one that can limit my use of life-sucking sites to say 60 minutes a day.
Requirements:
Works the same across OSX desktop and iOS devices (iPad and iPhone)
Works for websites and apps
(Nice to have) Works on Chrome and Firefox
I'm currently using Freedom, which works (-ish), but can only block usage for a set period of time (ex. 60 minutes starting now, or 9a to 10a every day). What I'm looking for is one that can limit my use of life-sucking sites to say 60 minutes a day.
Requirements:
Works the same across OSX desktop and iOS devices (iPad and iPhone)
Works for websites and apps
(Nice to have) Works on Chrome and Firefox
I use StayFocusd in Chrome on my Mac. It meets your "X min/day" requirement, but not your cross-platform requirement. So probably not a solution, but maybe a step to finding the right thing?
posted by jeffjon at 7:07 PM on November 22, 2016 [2 favorites]
posted by jeffjon at 7:07 PM on November 22, 2016 [2 favorites]
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posted by cooker girl at 6:30 PM on November 22, 2016