10-03-2024, 01:59 AM
(10-01-2024, 12:22 PM)mary5545 Wrote:(09-20-2022, 03:11 PM)me0010 Wrote: I was trying to use an offline application that I should not have be attempting to use. I have the "punish me" setting enabled but it kills my internet, not really a punishment when you are using the computer offline.
It would be great if there was a setting when setting up "punish me" that blocks the entire computer instead of just the internet.
I totally get what you're saying! The "punish me" feature in FocusMe could definitely use an upgrade for offline use. If you're trying to block an app while being disconnected from the internet, killing the connection isn't much of a consequence.
A better solution would be for FocusMe to block access to the entire computer, not just the internet. This would make it much harder to bypass the punishment. FocusMe already blocks specific apps and websites, so adding a full-system lock or blocking all applications when the "punish me" mode is triggered could be the next step.
It might be worth reaching out to the FocusMe support team and suggesting this. They've been known to listen to user feedback for future updates. In the meantime, you could try setting up FocusMe to block offline apps as part of your plans, but a full-computer lock would be a great addition! cheers mary
Hey All! Hey, Mary!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the "punish me" feature! We totally get how upgrading it for offline use could make a big difference. The idea of implementing a full-system lock or blocking all applications when you activate "punish me" is awesome and would definitely help keep things in check!
We’ll make sure to pass this suggestion along to our team for future updates. In the meantime, setting FocusMe to block offline apps is a good workaround! We appreciate your input, and feel free to reach out with any more ideas!
Cheers,
Ryan
The FocusMe Support Team