Focus Tips & Guides
Practical advice on blocking distractions, building focus habits, and getting more done.
How to Block Netflix (Stop the Autoplay Binge)
Four ways to block Netflix in Chrome — permanently, after a set hour, or just stop the autoplay. Extensions, schedules, DNS, and household-wide methods compared.
SelfControl for Chrome: 5 Alternatives That Work (Windows Too)
SelfControl is Mac-only. Five alternatives that work in Chrome and on Windows — Bouncer, Cold Turkey, Freedom, LeechBlock, StayFocusd — compared on bypass resistance.
How to Block All Websites Except a Few (Whitelist Mode)
Block every website except a few you allow — whitelist mode in Chrome explained. Setup steps, path-level allows, how unlisted sites are treated, and honest limits.
How to Block Instagram on Chrome (and Reels, 2026)
Five ways to block Instagram in Chrome — the whole site, just Reels, or 15 minutes a day. Extensions, hosts file, DNS, and phone methods compared.
How to Block YouTube on Chrome (Without Breaking Work/School Use)
Block YouTube in Chrome completely, during work hours only, or with a daily limit. Schedules, allowances, and Shorts-only rules — without breaking legitimate use.
How to Block Reddit (Chrome, iPhone, Android, 2026)
Six ways to block Reddit on Chrome, iPhone, Android, and desktop. Chrome extensions, hosts file, DNS filtering, Screen Time, and partial subreddit blocking. Comparison table included.
How to Block Social Media (Every Platform, Every Device, 2026)
How to block social media on Chrome, iPhone, Android, and desktop. Cost comparison of every major blocker, plus why blocking one platform at a time always fails.
How to Block a Website on Chrome (5 Ways, 2026)
Five ways to block any website on Chrome: extensions, hosts file, Chrome policies, DNS filtering, and parental controls. Step-by-step for each, with incognito and path-blocking tips.
How to Block TikTok on Chrome (5 Methods, 2026)
Five ways to block TikTok on Chrome: dedicated extensions, multi-site blockers with scheduling, hosts file editing, DNS filtering, and parental controls. Comparison table included.
How to Stop Doomscrolling (Tools That Actually Work, 2026)
Doomscrolling advice that goes beyond 'just put your phone down.' Specific tools, browser extensions, and system settings that block the scroll before willpower runs out.
How to Block YouTube Shorts in 2026
Three methods to kill the Shorts feed without losing access to the videos you actually need. Chrome settings, extensions, and the nuclear option.
Best Website Blockers in 2026: Honest Comparison
We tested Cold Turkey, Freedom, StayFocusd, BlockSite, and LeechBlock. Here's what actually works, what doesn't, and what each one costs.
Website Blockers You Actually Can't Bypass
Most blockers take 10 seconds to disable. Here's why that's a feature, not a bug, and what to do when you need something stronger.
How to Block Distracting Websites on Chrome
Step-by-step: Chrome's built-in options, third-party extensions, and router-level blocking. Which method fits your situation.
Best Website Blocker for ADHD: What Actually Works
Standard advice ("just use willpower") doesn't work for ADHD brains. Specific features that help, tested by people who actually have ADHD.