Staying on task on a Mac

Short, practical guides from the maker of FocusNod: what Focus mode and Screen Time really do, how to keep YouTube for tutorials without the detours, and why blockers so often end up switched off.

How to block YouTube distractions on a Mac without blocking tutorials
Blocking youtube.com also blocks the tutorial you need. Four ways to cut YouTube distractions on a Mac and keep the videos that help you work.
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Does Focus mode on a Mac block websites?
No. A Focus on macOS silences notifications but blocks no apps or websites. What Focus filters do, what Screen Time adds, and what fills the gap.
4 min read
How to stop getting distracted on your Mac
Seven practical ways to stay on task on a Mac: a one-line task, Focus filters, Stage Manager, short blocklists, and a nudge when you drift.
4 min read
Why website blockers stop working
Blockers break down at real work because the same site is work one minute and a detour the next. Why blocklists fail, and what helps instead.
4 min read
What is an AI focus app?
AI focus apps check what you're doing against your task and nudge you when you drift. How they work, what they read, and five things to check first.
4 min read