HeyDockBlog
One thing at a time.
Practical guides on focus, app switching and the Mac Dock.
2 November 2026
Friction, not walls: a gentler way to block distractions on Mac
Hard blockers get switched off the moment you need the blocked site. Why a short pause before distracting sites works better for many people, and how to set one up.
2 November 2026
How to hide the Mac Dock completely (and get it back)
Auto-hide the Dock, stop it popping up with a Terminal command, undo it, or replace it with another dock. Step by step, for current macOS.
2 November 2026
macOS Focus vs HeyDock modes: what each one does
macOS Focus filters notifications and some apps. HeyDock modes change your dock, gate drift and restore where you left off. How they differ, and how to use both.
2 November 2026
How to stop switching apps all day on your Mac
Knowledge workers toggle between apps about 1,200 times a day. Five practical ways to cut that on a Mac, from batching notifications to working in modes.
Written by HeyDock’s maker with AI assistance and checked against the app and the sources linked in each post. We sell HeyDock, and say so where it comes up.