Don't Quit Cold Turkey

Do you ever find yourself distracted by Facebook or YouTube when you are trying to study for an exam? I mean, don't we all? Well, did you know that that there is a computer program that you can use that will suspend your use of Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, etc? This program is called Cold Turkey. Below I will show you how to download it, and set it up!

How do I download this?

1) You first need to go to their website by clicking here*

2) The website should automatically decide your operating system (Windows, MacOS, etc) for you, so at the top of the website will be a box saying "Download Now" with either an Apple or Windows symbol. Click this box.

 

3) If your browser behaved correctly, your download should have already started.

4) Make sure to run the program and take all the necessary steps to install the program correctly.

How do I get it to work?

1) Open the app!

2) For Macs you will have to download the browser extensions for the browser you use, to do this click the settings gear, then click extensions, and click the browser you use. (A lot of times it will automatically download the Safari extension)

3) Sometimes you will have to go into the browser and give the application certain rights. For example, in Chrome you have to go into your settings and allow it in "Incognito Mode" otherwise the app will now allow you on your browser when the app is enabled.

4) Alright! Now you are ready to use the app! Go back to the opened app and click timers.

5) Set a timer for however long you want to study without distractions. If you did it correctly you should get this screen when trying to access one of the blocked websites.

* the full link is: www.getcoldturkey.com