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- The author realized he was addicted to Facebook because typing 'fa' (home row keys) in the browser omnibar was too easy and automatic.
- To break the habit, he created a fake URL starting with 'fa' that redirects to Google News, and cleared his browser history of all Facebook references.
- He also uses other strategies like switching YouTube to a curated instrumental feed to avoid distractions and maintain focus.
- The author suggests that technology should help detect and call out obsessive behaviors, rather than leaving it to users to adapt.
- The article includes a tribute to tech columnist John C. Dvorak, who passed away at age 80.