--- title: App Blocker slug: legacy/app-blocker description: Boost workplace productivity with FlashStart's AppBlocker, designed to minimize distractions from non-work-related apps like games and social media. docTags: createdAt: 2024-01-12T09:19:03.023Z --- Through application blocking, it is possible to exclude, through certain modes, what are possible distractions for users. Applications such as video games, music, dating apps can create a waste of time in the work environment, consequently leading to a slowdown and lack of responsibility. The flexibility allows the user various and customized solutions with features that characterize filtering making it convenient and practical. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/n5wsqgtmRh_I5RiW5bECy_protection12.png" size="50" width="1236" height="780" position="center" caption="App Blocker table" alt="tabular demonstration of functionality" showCaption="true"} ## Macrocategory Customization The filter has macrocategories with subcategories of hazards more specifically within them. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/L1svCCvcNub-z7o4HQWE-_protection15.png" size="50" width="1233" height="255" position="center" caption="Blocking categories" alt="How to block categories" showCaption="true"} The *entire macrocategory* can be locked to not allow any of the categories below it to pass through the filter by clicking on the gray "*Always Lock*" circle. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/QpR0VA82Ax6utOeFW4iRs_protection14.png" size="50" width="1236" height="780" position="center" caption="Blocking macrocategories" alt="How to blocking Macrocategories" showCaption="true"} ## Category Customization Ability to extend the group, *individually blocking each category at will*, thus having more freedom with respect to content. In case there are individual items within a macrocategory that are blocked and others that are not, graphically a green half-circle under "*always allowed*" and a red half-circle under "*always blocked*" will be displayed, indicative of a custom category filter. ## Schuduling Blocks Ability to schedule blocks and elements, prohibiting access to certain content only within a time slot, *fully customizable by the user by selecting start time*, end time, and filter repetition. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/qeNTDI134aDAkmAtZMoNc/0kBHwtNtWSN-JvmnAb_iE_protection16.png" size="50" width="1235" height="547" position="center" caption="Scheduling " alt="Schedule App blocker" showCaption="true"} Clicking "*insert*" will apply the filter as desired, and the icon shown from the menu will take the form of a yellow clock in the block scheduling part. **Other ways to ask**: - How to use AppBlocker. - AppBlocker. How to use it.