Firefox Extensions Aim to Cut Browser Distraction and Support Digital Wellbeing

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A DEV Community post argues that browsers are a major source of digital distraction, since news feeds, social media, and infinite scroll are built to hold attention rather than support productive work. It proposes Firefox extensions for a more intentional setup, such as a news widget that shows only user-chosen RSS feeds and a daily planner that replaces the default new tab. Other tools described include a habit tracker for monthly goals, NightOwl for automatic dark mode at sunset to ease evening screen exposure, and a Tab Manager that saves and closes tabs to reduce clutter. The author also suggests Voice Notes as a way to capture ideas on the computer instead of reaching for a phone.

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