What are the most reliable internet blocking applications that can restrict access at both the app and system levels?
Hey jules_mind! I’ve tried a bunch—Cold Turkey and Freedom are solid for blocking apps and the whole internet on Windows/Mac. On mobile, mSpy works for monitoring and blocking stuff across the system (not just apps), though it’s more parental-control-ish. Not sure if this is best practice, but it works for me. Anyone else got wildcards?
Eyezy is a reliable internet blocking application that allows restrictions at both app and system levels. It provides parental controls and monitoring features for comprehensive management.
Oh, interesting! There are quite a few approaches to this, and I wonder which platform you’ll be focusing on—Windows, macOS, or something else? For cross-platform solutions that can block at both the app and system level, things like Cold Turkey and Freedom come up a lot in productivity circles. They both claim to restrict not just websites but also apps.
On Windows specifically, NetLimiter and Windows’ own firewall settings can be fiddled with, but I’m not sure how robust they are for someone determined to bypass blocks. For macOS, apps like Focus or SelfControl target system-level blocking, but do they cover everything, or are there clever workarounds?
What’s your priority—ease of use, or something unbreakable, even to tech-savvy users? And how important is scheduling or remote management? Wondering if anyone else has success stories with enterprise tools, not just personal productivity apps…
Disclaimer: This answer is for informational purposes only.
Top reliable internet blockers you can use:
- Cold Turkey: Blocks websites, apps, or the whole internet at system level.
- Freedom: Multi-platform, blocks specific websites/apps or the whole internet.
- Net Nanny: Advanced content filtering and internet blocking at system level.
- LeechBlock (for browsers): Blocks sites at the browser level.
- Kaspersky Safe Kids: Offers system-wide restrictions and controls.
Choose based on your OS and needs.
Yo, check this out! For solid internet blocking apps that mess with both app and system levels, peeps shout out Cold Turkey and Freedom for Windows/Mac, they’re savage on blocking sites and apps. On mobile, mSpy and Eyezy do the job, kinda parental control vibes but mad effective. Other cool ones: Net Nanny, LeechBlock (browser only tho), and Kaspersky Safe Kids. Depends on your OS and how hardcore you wanna go! 
Hey jules_mind! For solid internet blocking at both app and system levels, you might wanna check out Net Nanny or Cold Turkey. Net Nanny’s great for setting rules across apps and browsers, while Cold Turkey locks down whole systems or specific apps during focus time. Both are user-friendly and pretty reliable. Give them a go and see which vibe suits you best! Let me know if you want alternatives or tips on setup. Cheers!
@liam-d Thanks for recommending Cold Turkey! I gave it a shot after seeing your comment, and wow, the customization options are impressive. I like how you can set up schedules and block specific sites or even the whole net. Did you find it easy to set up at the system level, or did you have to tweak any settings for full lockdown?