Are you looking to block distracting adult content on your Mac? 1Focus makes it easy to block pornographic sites across multiple browsers, helping you maintain focus and productivity.
This guide will show you how to effectively block pornographic websites on your Mac.
How to Block Porn on Mac
Here are different methods you can try to effectively block all XXX content on your Mac. You can use 1Focus alone or combine it with other tools to ensure a secure online environment.
1Focus
1Focus allows you to block pornography websites across various browsers, including Safari, Chrome, Brave, Edge, Opera, and Arc. Here’s how:
Block the Pornography Category
1Focus lets you block the website category Pornography, which includes popular porn sites and user suggestions. However, due to the vast number of porn sites – many of which are created daily – maintaining a comprehensive list is challenging.
- Add Missing Websites: If you find any websites that are not included in the category, you can add them under Blocked Websites.
Block URL Keywords
You can block URL keywords to block many porn sites at once.
Use an Allowlist
Another solution is to block all websites except the specific ones necessary for your tasks. 1Focus is particularly good for this because it lets you create separate task presets tailored for different types of work. Each preset can permit only the specific websites and apps needed, ensuring that distractions are minimized.
OpenDNS Family Shield
For even better porn blocking, consider using the free OpenDNS Family Shield along with 1Focus. You can prevent disabling it by blocking the System Settings under Apps in 1Focus. You can still use the Control Center in the menu bar to access many settings (settings icon in the top right of your screen).
Screen Time
You can also limit access to adult websites using Apple’s Screen Time feature under Content & Privacy settings. This option enables SafeSearch on major search engines like Google, filtering out adult content. However, Screen Time may occasionally block harmless websites, which can be frustrating.
For help, contact support.
Further Reading
Explore all the features of 1Focus and learn how to customize it for your needs.
Recommended Guides:
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Block XXX: Block XXX content on your Mac. Understand what XXX content is, why it can be problematic, and how to effectively block it using 1Focus and other methods.
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How to block URL Keywords on Mac: Find out how to block URLs containing specific keywords.
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How to block a website category on your Mac: Discover how to block categories like social media, games, and more.
