Native OS guides
Block distractions with your device's built-in tools
Every major platform ships distraction controls in 2026 — free, no install required. iOS Screen Time, Android Digital Wellbeing, macOS Screen Time, and Windows 11 Focus Sessions cover app limits, scheduled downtime, and website blocking. Start here before reaching for a paid tool.
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Native Distraction Controls: iPhone, Mac, Android, and Windows (2026)
Every built-in screen time and distraction control across all four major platforms, verified for 2026. Start here before paying for a third-party blocker.
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Android Digital Wellbeing: Every Feature Explained (2026)
A complete walkthrough of Android Digital Wellbeing — app timers, Focus Mode, Bedtime Mode, and what to add when the built-in controls aren't enough.
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iOS Screen Time: Complete 2026 Setup Guide
How to configure every iOS Screen Time feature — app limits, downtime, website blocking, and passcode hardening — so the limits you set actually hold.
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macOS Screen Time: Cross-Device App Limits with iPhone Sync (2026)
How to configure macOS Screen Time for app limits and website blocking, and sync it with your iPhone so limits apply across both devices at once.
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Windows 11 Focus Sessions: Complete Setup Guide (2026)
How to use Windows 11's built-in Focus Sessions for Do Not Disturb and Pomodoro timing, and what to add when you need actual site and app blocking that Windows doesn't ship.
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