SelfRestraint
If you find yourself constantly ending up on distracting websites, you know what a time sink your computer can be. Unfortunately, you can't just stop using your computer because you need it to be able to get work done.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
The URL to the official website does not work & source at Github has not been updated for an extended period
Features
Properties
- Distraction-free
Features
- Website blocking
- Browser extension
Tags
- web-browsing-utilities
- web-browsing-tools
- browsing-aid
- web-browsing-aid
- Browser Tool
- web-browsing-utility
- browsing-tool
- browsing-utilities
- web-browsing-tool
- browsing-utility
- browsing-tools
- focus
SelfRestraint News & Activities
Recent activities
SelfRestraint information
Developed by
Parker Kuivila Licensing
Open Source and Free product.Alternatives
47 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
What is SelfRestraint?
If you find yourself constantly ending up on distracting websites, you know what a time sink your computer can be. Unfortunately, you can't just stop using your computer because you need it to be able to get work done. There are tools out there that will block you from going online, but there are some sites that you made need to access. That's why I've made SelfRestraint, it blocks websites you pick for a set amount of time. That way you can continue to go online without the fear of getting distracted. Once it's running, there's no turning back until the time expires. This is a Windows version of 
SelfControl , and is a Linux version as well.
Archived version of the old website: https://web.archive.org/web/20140329075830/http://parker.kuivi.la/projects/selfrestraint.html
Comments and Reviews
SO I loved this app, used it a fair bit... then my computer shut down in the middle of a timer and despite re-opening the app and taking all advice as to how to get the app to work properly, I almost had to take it in and spend big $$$ getting and expert to either un-block or wipe my laptop and start form scratch
DO NOT DOWNLOAD - APP RUNS WORSE THAN A VIRUS
No antivirus software noticed this app as a threat, despite its highly intrusive operation and damage to normal computer functionality.
After spending hours trawling through how the app's code I found a simple unblock for any people experiencing similar difficulties, which I have shared here: http://pyselfrestrainthelp.blogspot.com.au/
You're Welcome
This app is a huge help for my daily routine. It helps keep me focused and is so easy to use :)