Using an $8 Smart Outlet to Block Distractions
By
NWChen
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
The article discusses using an $8 smart outlet to block access to specific websites by updating the host file when the outlet switch is turned on. This method helps in avoiding distractions and improving focus while working online.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt connects to WiFi, so you can read the state of the plug via API.
Now, whenever I want to visit a website in my blocklist, I have to physical
I wrote a small script that runs in the background, polling for the state of an $8 smart plug.
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