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Is there a Thunderbird add-on that prevents too much email checking?
I have been looking for a timer, a bit similar to Leechblock for Firefox; I could set it to, say, 30min, meaning that Thunderbird can only be on for 30min a day. The clock would reset everyday.
I had ...
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Is there a program for Windows that allows me to voluntarily block a list of websites for a limited amount of time?
I am looking for something similar to RescueTime or SelfControl, both of which are available for Mac OS.
Basically, I wish to enter a list of websites that are to be blocked, and then set a timer for ...
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Software to restrict web browsing to allow for productivity?
I check my e-mails too much. And from time to time I find a webpage that I keep checking too much (a forum thread and the likes).
What tools can I use to restrict my access to these pages?
(I use ...
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How to block a website completely? [closed]
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Block a URL at browser level
Trying to get rid of facebook, meetup, at work
I want to block some sites (e.g. youtube, news sites), because I have a problem with ...
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Ban from accessing websites
I tend to procrastinate a lot and hate myself for it. There are certain websites that I find myself losing the most time on, and doesn't even bring me that much entertainment anyway.
How do I ban ...
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Block a URL at browser level
Does anyone have a solution (that doesn't involve editing the hosts file) to block a particular URL from FireFox?
Basic back story is that I'm trying to discipline myself. I'm spending FAR too much ...
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How can I make it as difficult as possible to connect to the Internet from my “work computer”?
I can't work. I need to work. But I'm here and on dozens of other sites.
I read Paul Graham's essay about "Disconnecting Distractions" and this is actually something I tried before - using my other ...
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How to overcome procrastination and cyber-slacking
Many people procrastinate online. Random web distractions suck our time.
How do you limit your web use? What tools do you use to monitor your web usage patterns? What tips do you offer to a ...
