Freedom in the Press

We're proud of how Freedom improves people's lives by blocking distracting websites and apps. Here, we've collected a few of our favorite articles about Freedom.

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New York Times
“The app that blocks your internet access to help you get things done.”
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New York Times
"Install software like Freedom to force yourself not to browse 50 websites in a day.”
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Harvard Business Review
“Practical strategies to master focus in a distracted age.”
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The Economist
“Software that disables bits of your computer to keep distractions at bay.”
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NPR
“Millions of people are using apps like Freedom to stop wasting time online.”
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CNN
“Apps like Freedom are part of the digital wellness movement.”
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The Economist
“When you need to get work done, use Freedom that will shut down your access to the Internet..."
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The Economist
"For at least three hours a day, I set Freedom on my computer..."
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New York Times
“The app is incredibly simple to use. Create a list of your app and website weaknesses.”
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New York Times
“Employers fear you will spend all day surfing and tweeting, so prove them wrong.”
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New York Times
“Try out Freedom, which simply cuts off your internet connection for a specified period of time.”
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New York Times
“The grandaddy of the Internet restriction programs, Freedom has garnered celeb fans like Dave Eggers, Nick Hornby, Seth Godin..."
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New York Times
“People who get this concept use programs like Freedom, which disables Internet access on a computer for up to eight hours..."
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New York Times
"Making his phone dumber was the smartest thing he ever did"
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New York Times
Christopher Hayes: “A grad student told me about a life-changing piece of freeware at a wedding called Freedom."
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New York Times
“basically turning your computer into something straight out of 1994–but with more RAM and fewer free hours from AOL.”
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New York Times
“My morning routine is simple: After I brush and shower: 1) Shut off the Internet for 30 minutes (using Freedom).”
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New York Times
“The Freedom app lets you block whatever sites distract you on your mobile device or computer, with the goal of helping you focus.”
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New York Times
“Freedom will free you from the distractions of the Internet, allowing you focus to get real work done. (p. 116-117)”
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New York Times
"The web is full of distractions and temptations, especially when we really should be working..."
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New York Times
“One antidote to the always-on life is Freedom, free software that disables any Apple computer's Internet access for up to eight hours.”
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New York Times
“In these ever-connected times, the idea of a little self-imposed Freedom sounds like bird-chirping, brook-babbling peace.”
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New York Times
"The more time you spend on distractions, the less time you’re spending on constructive acts."
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New York Times
“There are apps that can help you spend less time on other apps like Freedom to track your usage and set time restraints.”
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New York Times
“As "Freedom" shows, the solution to the problems created by technology isn't anti-technology, but more and better technology.”
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New York Times
“Das populärste dieser Selbstdisziplin programme heißt Freedom. Für einmalig zehn Dollar wird der Browser..."
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New York Times
“If you want to block distractions across all of your devices at once, Freedom is a good option."
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