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Focus apps are failing neurodivergent minds, please fix
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I use a FOSS app on Android called DigiPaws and I love it. My use-case is pretty simple: I want any social media or games to be blocked from opening when I'm trying to go to bed.
I make a 'autofocus' rule for any apps in my list: web browsers, games, social media.. Anything I have been tempted to open when I lie down to sleep, and configure a set time period (I use midnight to 7am) and it just closes those apps whenever i try to run them, with a brief toast message like "Focus mode".
Super simple. No account or service. No judgement or streaks or any of that gamified shit to make you feel bad, just behaviour management.
It works so well for me that I looked into an option for my PC - but I can't find anything similar.
If anyone knows of an option on PC/Linux, let me know.
If your distractions are all in the browser, Leechblock is pretty good. It can specify a time when to block a list of sites or URL patterns, or limit time per session and refresh every X hours. It can "soft-block" by making it black&white, or hard-block.
Cool, I'll check it out. Thanks, every bit helps.
I use timed firewall rules for my entire network. Really only works if the internet is required, but works across everything. I couple that with screen time on my iPhone so I'm not tempted to get around the firewall by using the cellular network.
I use a Unifi Dream Machine Pro as my router/firewall.
Thanks for this option, firewall rules isn't one I'd thought of.
I am not an iPhone/iOS fan but I do think their screen time and parental control options (which can be used on yourself) are quite robust and far advanced over Android's/Windows availavle options - they're still playing catch-up to what should be an industry norm.