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@getcoldturkey.com
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The toughest distraction blocker for Windows and macOS!

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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 21/09/2026
alicegg.tech
Alice GG • Attention is all you have
The Tetris effect is one of psychology’s most easy to reproduce experiments.Simply spend a bit of time playing the eponymous game every day for a few weeks.A...
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 29/07/2026
47 seconds is the average amount of time you spent on one screen before switching. It used to be triple that, twenty years ago.
moai.studio
They Stole Your Attention
The feed is a slot machine tuned by AI to harvest your focus. Twenty years of logged data on what it took, and what it sells for.
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 16/06/2026
This looks awesome! Commodore is back, and making a dumb (but not too dumb) flip phone commodore.net/callback/
Picture of a translucent Commodore flip phone with wired headphones.
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 08/06/2026
Social media use is shifting. Fewer of your friends posting means fewer good reasons to still be using these outrage machines.
intel.morningconsult.com
The State of Social Media Posting
Roughly one-third of all social media users report posting less on their preferred platform compared with last year, with nearly twice as many of them saying they go online to be entertained as to pos...
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 27/04/2026
Not sure if this is crazy good or just plain crazy. Feel free to try it and report back :)
alexselimov.com
Staring at walls to improve focus and productivity
I came across a video by Simple Lucas describing a routine to improve focus and productivity. The routine was basically: Don’t use any screens/entertainment when trying to focus on work. When you sta...
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WWF-Canada @wwfcanada.org · 20/03/2026
There's too much doomscrolling these days, and it makes us all wilt. This spring equinox, it's time to slow the scroll. Watch these flowers bloom, one moment at a time, and let yourself slow down. Nature takes its time. So can you. Happy first day of spring. 🌸
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 04/01/2026
When you set a big goal, don't forget to break it up into smaller goals first. This article does a great job to explain why... Just in time for the new year!
thinkhuman.com
Take One Small Step
Think smaller–then act.
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 02/12/2025
Version 4.9 is now released! The main focus of this update is on bug fixes and adding support for new AI browsers (like Atlas, Comet, Dia, etc). To see full release notes and how to update, please visit: getcoldturkey.com/news/
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 16/11/2025
Oddly motivating :)
strangestloop.io
Things That Aren't Doing the Thing
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 19/10/2025
seths.blog
Attention is a luxury good
Luxury goods are special: they are scarce and expensive, and they earn us status with some folks because it shows that we paid more than we needed to. Luxury isn’t about quality, suitability …
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 09/09/2025
A good argument against gamifying productivity apps, and a great quote: "we should be trying to actively fortify our attention on our tasks and goals by recognizing the value in them, not just trying to block attention from the devices."
cbc.ca
A cure for scrolling? Focus apps are popular, but experts warn more tech can add stress | CBC News
Focus Friend is the latest viral app to gamify time away from screens. But experts say it’s going to take more than an app of the month to stop phones from ruling our lives.
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 26/08/2025
A fix has been applied to properly detect the Opera GX extension. Please run the latest 4.7 installer to apply the fix: getcoldturkey.com/news/
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 22/08/2025
There are ongoing issues with Opera GX support. A recent update to Opera GX causes Blocker to not find the extension. A fix has been identified and a quick patch to 4.7 will be made soon. Another post will be made with instructions to fix the issue once the patch is available.
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 27/05/2025
Honoured to be mentioned in the Financial Times! www.ft.com/content/3825...
ft.com
Want to quit your smartphone addiction? There’s an app for that
One writer tries to conquer her scrolling habit with dumb phones, Brick and Cold Turkey
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 09/04/2025
A pretty good article with methods on reducing screen time on your phone, including a list of app suggestions!
speedbumpapp.com
How to Reduce Screen Time: The Ultimate Guide
An extensive guide with over 40 ideas to learn how to reduce your screen time. Understand why, create new objectives, and leverage tools.
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 03/04/2025
Version 4.6 Released! Please update by 22 April so the app can support upcoming browser updates! See here for new features included in 4.6: getcoldturkey.com/news/ See here for updates on ongoing extension issues: www.reddit.com/r/coldturkey...
reddit.com
Version 4.6 Released! (Please update by 22 April)
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 29/03/2025
There is a known issue with allowances not working in the latest Edge and Chrome extension update. A fix has already been submitted. No action is required as your browser will automatically update it.
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 27/03/2025
The extension update approval process is taking longer than anticipated. This is delaying the 4.6 release. If you are okay with some block page features not working correctly, you can still try out the new version. Please see here for more details: www.reddit.com/r/coldturkey...
reddit.com
Preview of version 4.6
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 25/03/2025
The 4.6 extension update has been submitted for review and will be rolled out shortly! This needs to happen first before releasing the main app update so that you can use the new breaks and lock types.
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 04/03/2025
Coming soon in 4.6, a nifty status window that you can drag around the screen!
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 16/02/2025
Interesting thoughts on flow, focus, and when to take breaks: www.ssp.sh/blog/finding...
ssp.sh
Finding Flow: Escaping Digital Distractions Through Deep Work and Slow Living
Learn how to achieve flow state and defeat digital distractions through environment design, mindful breaks, and deep work practices for a more focused life.
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Cold Turkey @getcoldturkey.com · 04/02/2025
A little sneak peek of new break types available in 4.6!
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