Freedom (application)
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Freedom (often referred to as the Freedom app) is a computer program designed to keep a computer or smartphone user away from the Internet for up to eight hours at a time. It is described as a way to "free you from distractions, allowing you time to write, analyze, code, or create."[1][2] The program was written by Fred Stutzman, a Ph.D student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
Since its initial release, Freedom has expanded its features and platform availability:
- Cross-Platform Support: Freedom is available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, allowing users to synchronize their block sessions across all devices.
Recent Updates: As of December 2024, the iOS version (6.36) addressed issues with the End Session timer related to time zone changes and included several bug fixes to enhance app performance.
The Windows version (2.29), updated in October 2024, removed session countdowns for trial users and made other improvements.
References
[edit]- ^ Fred Stutzman. "Freedom - Windows and Mac Internet Blocking Software". Retrieved 2011-01-21.
- ^ "Geek Culture". Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ "The XX Factor : Spreading Freedom". Archived from the original on 2009-04-03. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
- ^ "Computer Program Wants to Free Scholars From Computer Distractions – Wired Campus - Blogs - The Chronicle of Higher Education". Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ "Fred Stutzman". Indy Week. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ Gina Trapani. "Freedom Temporarily Unplugs You From Online Distractions". Lifehacker. Gawker Media. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ "The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) site details - Technorati". Archived from the original on 2010-01-02. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
- ^ "Engadget - Technology News, Advice and Features". Engadget. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ "Freedom: Stop yourself from doing unproductive things : reddit.com". reddit. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ "Freedom: a Mac app that gives you up to three hours of internetlessness - Hacker News". Retrieved 10 January 2015.
External links
[edit]Freedom app website: https://freedom.to/
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