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Allowed sites are green, blocked sites are red, and sites that aren't in the system get a blue icon. Stayfocusd's icon changes color based on the status of the site you're on. The purpose of the 'allow' option is so that you when you put more rigorous restrictions on yourself and the forbidden sites, you don't accidentally blockade sites you need.

There's also a field where you can type in any domain (if you're not currently on the site) and allow or block it. The Advanced options link lets you allow the entire active site, only block pages on the domain, or only allow pages on the domain. Clicking 'Block entire site' will block the current domain, the one that's in the open tab. When you click the icon, a quick list of commands appears: Block entire site, Advanced options, Settings, and Help/FAQs. To start using the tool and customizing which URLs you want to block, click the icon. When Stayfocusd has been added to Chrome correctly, a small, round, blue icon will appear at the top right of the browser.

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It takes less than a minute to install and enable, and just a few minutes more to customize.

Stayfocusd nips procrastination in the bud.Īs a Chrome extension (i.e., plug-in), Stayfocusd is a lightweight program that you install on the Chrome browser. The tool has a 'require challenge' feature, which gives you pause (and a very difficult challenge to complete) before you can make any changes to the settings you've implemented. What makes Stayfocusd a true revelation in self-discipline is just how hard you can lock down the program. With Stayfocusd, you can restrict yourself from entire sites, specific subdomains, specific paths or pages, and even certain kinds of content on a domain, such as videos, games, and forums. Stayfocusd is much more rigorous and effective than KeepMeOut (free, 1.5 stars) for Firefox, which only blocks you from accessing URLs when you try to reach them from bookmarked shortcuts, and never kicks you off a domain once you're already on it. You can customize the days and times when you need more self-discipline, or grant yourself a daily allotment of time for surfing, read trashy articles, watching videos, or however else you use that amazing, virtual treasure-trove of distraction.

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The free extension for Chrome is like Internet Adderall, blocking you from surfing time-wasting websites to help you focus when you need to get work done.

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Best Hosted Endpoint Protection and Security Softwareĭo you dither near deadlines? Are you a professional procrastinator? Would you be more productive if you were a Twitter teetotaler? If surfing the Web is what's keeping you from completing tasks, Stayfocusd (free) can help you kick yourself into gear.

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