How to Block Reddit but Keep Specific Subreddits
Reddit has no subreddit whitelist — and it removed r/all in April 2026. Exact uBlock Origin filters to block Reddit except your chosen subreddits.
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Practical guides to focus, deep work, and using the internet on purpose.
DF Tube Stopped Working: Alternatives That Survive Manifest V3
DF Tube last updated in 2019, and Chrome retired Manifest V2 in July 2025. What actually happened, and which alternative brings each feature back.
How to Hide the LinkedIn Feed (and Get On With Your Networking)
LinkedIn has no setting that hides the feed. What its controls really do, plus News Feed Eradicator, exact uBlock filters, and a gate option.
How to Hide YouTube Recommendations (Homepage, Sidebar, End Screens)
YouTube has no setting that hides recommendations. What the native options really cost, exact uBlock Origin filters, Unhook, and a cross-site fix.
StayFocusd Alternatives That Keep Your Browsing Data in the Browser
What a May 2026 analysis documented about StayFocusd's data practices, and local-first blockers — LeechBlock NG, Cold Turkey, BrowseWell — to consider.
How to Block Part of a Website (Instead of the Whole Site)
Block one page, path, or element of a site — not the whole domain. Exact steps for URL habits, uBlock Origin's element picker, and granular guards.
BrowseWell vs Cold Turkey: Hard Blocks or Smart Friction?
Cold Turkey is a US$39 one-time hard blocker for Windows and Mac. BrowseWell guards parts of sites with intent gates. Which fits how you get distracted?
BrowseWell vs Freedom: Two Different Answers to Distraction
Freedom blocks whole sites on a schedule across devices. BrowseWell guards parts of sites in your browser. An honest comparison to help you pick.
How to Hide YouTube Shorts: Every Method That Actually Works
YouTube has no permanent off-switch for Shorts. Here's what its own settings can do, exact uBlock Origin filters, and a gate for the rest.
News Feed Eradicator Alternatives: When Hiding the Feed Isn't Enough
News Feed Eradicator is free and good at one thing. Here's what it covers, where feed-hiding stops helping, and what to add on top.
How to Stop Mindlessly Scrolling (Without Deleting the Internet)
A practical system for breaking the reflex-check habit on the sites you actually need.
The Best Site Blocker for ADHD Brains Isn't the Strictest One
Why people with ADHD need friction, not force — and what to look for in a focus tool.