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I find a nice equivalent is to get rid of the browser. I'm still connected to the internet, but I find that non-browser based internet activity is usually highe
by girzel 11y ago
I find a nice equivalent is to get rid of the browser. I'm still connected to the internet, but I find that non-browser based internet activity is usually higher-quality activity. I'm trying to move as much of what I do as possible out of the browser, into "something else". If there's no way to get it into "something else", that's often a good sign I don't need it.
- HSO 11y agoI had the exact same idea. Problem is that on iOS there is no way to get rid of the browser. Also, I fear that even if it is possible on Android, I would be too weak: As long as it's "just software", I'll find a way around (like downloading the browser again if I feel the urge to check something, undoubtedly important and urgent, on the web). On the flipside of the coin, physical nudges seem to work quite well for me. I can usually not be bothered to get up and fiddle with the SIM card. It's an experiment, we'll see how it goes.
- ergl 11y agoYou can get rid of Safari though. In Settings > General > Restrictions you can enable / disable Safari, Camera, iTunes Store etc. You can also block certain sites in Restrictions > Websites. I use this feature to block news sites, forums, hn etc. It will prompt you for the restrictions pass, but I've found it's still enough for me to close the tab and do something else.
- im_down_w_otp 11y agoJust have someone else enter the passcode that enables the restrictions, that way you don't actually know it to be able to disable them. Use your device's parental controls, set yourself up as the child, and pick some other random person to be the parent.