Add Focus Firewall app to Productivity #1615
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Focus Firewall is a great addition to the list because it allows users to passively block social media and other distractions while at work or studying. Other apps often require a lot of tweaking, too many options, while Focus Firewall pares it down to the essentials: flip one switch to block social media and other distractions. Focus Firewall is a shield to protect against infinite scrolling, recommendation algorithms and everything else that social media platforms designed to keep us hooked.
Focus Firewall is also made and optimized for Mac – it is a native app, with a lightweight package (16MB), it has nearly-zero battery impact, and its UI/UX is fine-tuned to Apple's Human Interface Guidelines, making it look very Apple-like. It is one the few apps that works in all browsers, no need for browser extensions. It was made with privacy-first in mind: no personal data, no tracking, no registration required.
Setup takes less than a minute and with its simple scheduler, folks can stay focused during their 9-5 without lifting a finger. It comes with a default blocklist ready-to-go with major websites already blocked.
In conclusion, it is a valuable tool for students and professionals that struggle with distractions and want to develop better browsing habits. Differently from other tools, it works system-wide, works passively, doesn't require much tweaking and protects your privacy.
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