Agreed; this is also what I do. For me, checking the top 10 HN stories on hckrnews with a 5 minute timer set is productive/useful, since I value being informed

Agreed; this is also what I do. For me, checking the top 10 HN stories on hckrnews with a 5 minute timer set is productive/useful, since I value being informed about major tech topics. When I scroll endlessly for an hour+ on the front page, I'm usually avoiding something, which I'm learning is bad for my overall mental health.