Frequently Asked Questions
About DistractShield
DistractShield was designed to address the challenges of staying focused in a digital world. It helps minimize interruptions from notifications, social media, and other online distractions, while encouraging mindfulness to support your well-being and deep focus.
DistractShield uses a “whitelist“ approach to help you stay focused. Here"s how it works:
1. Whitelist vs Blacklist
- Rather than blocking distracting sites and apps (blacklist), you select only the ones you need (whitelist).
- During focus sessions, only whitelisted domains and applications remain accessible.
- All other sites and apps are automatically blocked to keep you distraction-free.
2. How Process Management Works
- Already running applications when you start a focus session will continue to run
- Only applications you have whitelisted will be allowed to launch new instances
- System applications and security software (like antivirus) are never blocked
3. Flexible Control
- Block sites and applications independently or together, depending on your needs.
- Tailor your focus session to different types of work:
- Studying: Allow browsers for seamless access to information.
- Coding: Enable development tools to streamline your workflow.
- Writing: Keep text editors accessible for distraction-free composition.
Think of DistractShield as your personal focus assistant, helping you resist distracting temptations by restricting access to only what's essential for your current task.
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