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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
Lloyd Coombes

I tried the Monocle app for Mac and it completely changed how I handle digital distractions by blurring out everything except the window I am currently using

Monocle app on MacBook Neo .

All things considered, the Mac does a pretty great job of keeping you focused on any given task. Stage Manager isn’t for everyone, but there are a multitude of window management options, Spaces, and those wonderful Focus Modes to help keep you on target.

Still, it’s not always enough, and that’s where Monocle comes in. The app was built with AI, but don’t let that put you off. It essentially locks down your Mac to your specific window of choice, but does so in a way that doesn’t feel overbearing. In fact, it’s so tastefully done that it feels less like you’re being blinkered and more like you’re approaching something close to a flow state.

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