THE BLOG.
notes on focus, phone habits, and macOS apps that actually help.
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How to stop checking your phone while working
Eight tactics from "delete the app" to "make your Mac watch you," ranked by how well they actually hold up.
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Best focus apps for Mac (2026)
Honest comparison of Freedom, Cold Turkey, Opal, One Sec, Apple Focus, and PhoneDown — with picks for each kind of distracted person.
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Why screen-time apps don't work
An honest look at what behavioural research actually says about app blockers, time limits, and the friction that does work.
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