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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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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 ...
