Before you eliminate procrastination from your life, maybe have a look around my site first? Help out Hopefully this will help you focus on whatever you need to do, from creating that project, writing your novel, studying for your exams, or whatever you want to do. I am an artist, and as anyone who creates things knows the time you can block out to get focused work done is invaluable. You can read a little article about Charlie and SelfControl here.
And now we’re giving it away (and the code too) because we want it to be useful. Charlie Stigler was kind enough to code it based on my sketches for the handsome fee of $125 (I think he charges more now). I was partly inspired by Merlin Mann’s Inbox Zero talk (worth watching). Why did you make this?īecause I needed it, same as you.
The sourcecode and wiki are on Github, and there is a ticket system too.įree Software means you are free to use, modify, and redistribute the application and the source code.įree Software and volunteers have made a Linux version and a Windows version possible. Feel free to make improvements, linux ports, etc. SelfControl is Free Software under the GPL. Thanks to Charlie Stigler for developing the application. Once started, it can not be undone by the application, by deleting the application, or by restarting the computer - you must wait for the timer to run out.Ĭreated while at Eyebeam Center for Art and Technology. Available only on MacOS though.Is email a distraction? SelfControl is an OS X application which blocks access to incoming and/or outgoing mail servers and websites for a predetermined period of time.įor example, you could block access to your email, facebook, and twitter for 90 minutes, but still have access to the rest of the web. It can't be paused even if you delete the app or restart your device. I need an extension that blocks selected websites for 4 hours without the pause option I don't know about extensions but this app won't let you access selected websites for a selected time period. I’m talking about an app, although having your own self-control is also pretty important.
Are there any privacy-minded or properly vetted apps for 'blocking distractions'? On Desktop (for mac), I have found that selfcontrol (open source!) works quite well.Test it out for 1minute first to make sure everything works. Is there any way to block everything on YouTube except one particular channel? Use the app Self Control and whitelist that channel.Any recommendations for a cross-platform app that blocks me from using certain websites/apps? I have used and recommend (macos).In a broader sense, I do think the "manipulate space for your needs" market will grow in the future, especially as remote work continues to become a viable.
Maybe just require people to use an on-site computer (with only certain sites available) or make them download and use SelfControl or a similar app.