The short version
One Sec — friction app that adds a pause before opening distracting apps.
From the HackerLinks archive
One Sec
One Sec — friction app that adds a pause before opening distracting apps.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-06-01
Last seen:2026-06-01
Times seen:1
Website:one-sec.app
Why it caught our attention
Commenters said the pause worked better than simple blockers at breaking the scroll loop.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-06-01
Editorial paraphrase
One user said it helped them delete Instagram and never look back.
Original threadI made my phone slow on purpose
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