Focus and drift

Practical ways to stay on one thing at a time on a Mac, without blockers you end up uninstalling.

Friction, not walls: a gentler way to block distractions on Mac

Hard blockers get switched off the moment you need the blocked site. Why a short pause before distracting sites works better for many people, and how to set one up.

macOS Focus vs HeyDock modes: what each one does

macOS Focus filters notifications and some apps. HeyDock modes change your dock, gate drift and restore where you left off. How they differ, and how to use both.

How to stop switching apps all day on your Mac

Knowledge workers toggle between apps about 1,200 times a day. Five practical ways to cut that on a Mac, from batching notifications to working in modes.