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Managing children’s digital habits has become one of the biggest challenges for modern families in a world dominated by connected devices.
Parents searching for better ways to manage screen time may find the newest Firewalla update both creative and controversial.
Firewalla App 1.66 introduces a tool called “Disturb,” a feature that deliberately mimics poor internet connectivity to nudge children away from endless scrolling on apps like Snapchat.How the slowdown works
The concept of this feature is not to block the app completely but to simulate lag, buffering, and sluggish performance.
It gives children the sense that their internet connection has become unstable, making prolonged use unattractive.
For parents who want to avoid heavy-handed control while still shaping digital habits, the feature offers a new approach.
