Key takeaways
- Automate recurring workday protection.
- Use daily limits for sites that should remain partly available.
- Create stronger rules inside named focus sessions.
- Keep overrides visible and temporary.
Schedules remove the daily negotiation
A boundary that starts automatically at 8:30 is more reliable than one that depends on remembering to activate it. Separate schedules can cover weekdays, weekend study, or a recurring deep-work block.
The schedule should respect time zones and clearly show when protection will end. Surprise blocking undermines trust.
Limits preserve controlled access
Some sites do not need a full prohibition. A fifteen-minute daily social allowance or twenty-minute research window can support intentional use while preventing an open-ended session.
Show the remaining balance before access and warn before the window closes. When time ends, restore the original rule automatically.
Focus sessions can temporarily supersede both
A named priority often deserves stricter protection than the default workday. During Focus, ambiguous sites can require context and known feeds can remain blocked regardless of unused daily allowance.
When the session ends, Guard resumes. This layered model is easier to understand than dozens of unrelated rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a schedule and a time limit?
A schedule defines when a rule applies. A time limit defines how much access is permitted within a day or session.
Can different days use different rules?
A capable blocker should support recurring day-and-time schedules, including separate weekday and weekend behavior.
Do time limits sync across computers?
Only when the blocker uses account-based synchronization. Browser-local tools may count each profile or device separately.