![]() Until the timer runs out, you will be unable to access those apps and sites. Restarting your machine won’t help, nor will uninstalling the program. Once SelfControl is started, it’s basically impossible to disable. You just add them to your blacklist, set the duration of the block, and start the timer.īlock your Web access with SelfControl when you have none of your own. ![]() The app is customizable and can be used to block access to email (incoming/outgoing servers), Websites, and apps that access the Web. If you frequently find yourself refreshing your inbox to avoid doing actual work, consider SelfControl. It’s a free, open source app and Web blocker for people who can’t get by on willpower alone. But if you’d rather not spend the money, CreaWriter (Windows) is a free alternative that’s similar in style and functionality. OmmWriter is donorware with a minimum required donation of $4.11,-a small price to pay for peace of mind and a productivity boost. So think of OmmWriter as a place to get your ideas down on paper, not as a place to format your next e-newsletter. Too many options, they believe, are a distraction. According to the creators, it’s not meant to replace your existing word processor, just to help you write in a distraction-free environment. It also offers some basic text formatting, such as bold, italic, and underline, and three saving options. The program comes with eight muted backgrounds, seven ambient-sound audio tracks, and seven keystroke sounds to inspire your writing. OmmWriter is a full-screen writing app with a minimalist interface that fades away as you type. OmmWriter’s minimalist interface keeps your focus on the writing. But our favorite program is OmmWriter (Windows, Mac OS X, iPad), a simple program that does an excellent job of creating a Zen-like environment. If you’re looking for a full screen, distraction-free writing app, you’re in luck – there are several on the market. Distraction has long been a bane to writers, but it has become a particular nuisance since writing machines started coming with Internet access. ![]()
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