The short version
A macOS blocker that locks distracting websites for a chosen period.
From the HackerLinks archive
SelfControl
A macOS blocker that locks distracting websites for a chosen period.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-22
Last seen:2026-09-22
Times seen:1
Website:selfcontrolapp.com
Why it caught our attention
A long-session user reported measurable improvements in attention, habits, and productivity.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-22
“I use SelfControl for Mac and set the down time to around 15 days. No Youtube no news sites etc. Except HN. It's helped a lot, after a week you can notice measurable change in attention and habit and productivity.”
inshard · recommendation · first hand use
Direct HN comment
Attention is all you have