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1. manbit+F[view] [source] 2025-12-17 16:51:43
>>uyzstv+(OP)
TIL I have a "open Hacker News" hand reflex
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2. 1shoon+ma[view] [source] 2025-12-17 17:26:30
>>manbit+F
If you're looking to put the brakes on that, I've used LeechBlock to add a 5-second timer to opening a new HN window (along with other block schedules). The timer even fails if it loses focus, so it really helps slow you down.

https://www.proginosko.com/leechblock/

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3. embedd+Bu[view] [source] 2025-12-17 18:53:21
>>1shoon+ma

    echo '127.0.0.1 news.ycombinator.com' | sudo tee -a /etc/hosts
Does the trick as well :) For bonus points (and so you can't workaround it with your phone), do it on your router/switch instead.

You'll still open new tabs and go to HN, but you'll be reminded quickly, and every day can be downtime day \o/ (for you, personally)

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