The NGUMU Blog
Research-backed guides on focus, deep work, screen time and blocking the web's loudest distractions.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs Session: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and Session — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Guides5 Aug 202613 min read
Complete Guide to Using NGUMU to Eliminate Digital Distractions
Set up NGUMU end to end — presets, blocklists, break overlays, blink warnings, tab management, goals and analytics — with a 7-day plan to make focus a habit.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs Centered: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and Centered — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs Brain.fm: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and Brain.fm — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs Flown: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and Flown — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Deep Work5 Aug 202612 min read
The Science Behind Focus: Why Website Blocking Works
Attention residue, variable rewards, ego depletion and precommitment — the research-backed reasons website blocking beats willpower, and how to apply it.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs Focusmate: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and Focusmate — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs RescueTime: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and RescueTime — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs Opal: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and Opal — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs Cold Turkey Blocker: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and Cold Turkey Blocker — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs Freedom: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and Freedom — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs Forest: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and Forest — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Screen Time Reduction5 Aug 202610 min read
How to Reduce Screen Time Without Losing Productivity
Cut hours of screen time a week without shipping less work: measure first, restructure your day into work-break cycles, block reactively, and protect your eyes.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs Todoist: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and Todoist — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs TickTick: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and TickTick — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs Focus To-Do: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and Focus To-Do — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Comparisons6 Aug 20268 min read
NGUMU vs Pomofocus: Which Focus Tool Actually Keeps You Working?
A detailed 2026 comparison of NGUMU: Screen Time Control and Pomofocus — blocking, work-break cycles, break enforcement, analytics, privacy and price.
- Comparisons5 Aug 20269 min read
NGUMU vs StayFocusd: Which Focus Extension Is Better?
A feature-by-feature comparison of NGUMU and StayFocusd — blocking, timers, breaks, analytics, privacy and price — so you can pick the right focus extension.
- Browser Extensions5 Aug 202611 min read
Top 5 Best Focus & Productivity Browser Extensions in 2026
A hands-on comparison of the five best focus and productivity browser extensions in 2026, including blocking power, timers, analytics, privacy and price.
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Topics we cover
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One new long-form article ships every week. Here's what's queued.
- Week 1NGUMU vs One Sec: Friction vs Structure· Comparisons
- Week 2Best Website Blockers in 2026· Website Blocking
- Week 3Best Screen Time Extensions for Chrome, Edge and Brave· Browser Extensions
- Week 4Best Focus Extensions for Students· Student Productivity
- Week 5Best Chrome Productivity Extensions· Browser Extensions
- Week 6How to Stop Doomscrolling· Digital Wellness
- Week 7How to Stay Focused While Working from Home· Remote Work
- Week 8How to Block Distracting Websites (Step by Step)· Online Distraction Blocking
- Week 9How to Build Better Digital Habits· Habit Building
- Week 10How to Increase Productivity with Browser Extensions· Productivity
- Week 11How to Beat Procrastination· Focus Improvement
- Week 12The Pomodoro Technique: A Practical 2026 Handbook· Pomodoro Technique
- Week 13ADHD and Focus: Structuring a Browser That Works With You· ADHD Productivity
- Week 14Digital Minimalism for Knowledge Workers· Digital Minimalism
- Week 15Study Tips That Survive an Open Laptop· Study Tips
- Week 16AI Productivity Tools Worth Your Attention· AI Productivity Tools
- Week 17Protecting Work-Life Balance with Hard Stops· Work-Life Balance