[heavyset_go]

If you must use Reddit, set up an account that's unsubscribed from all subreddits. Then only add small, niche subreddits and never any of the default or popular subreddits. At worst, you'll get a homepage that updates with new content maybe once or twice a day, drastically reducing the chance of scrolling your free time away. It's preferable to just not use it at all if you can, though.

[runnerup]

Yeah this method really turns it into a slot machine for me. Reload 120 times, get a “jackpot” (new post) 1 time.

[obligate_self]

Another good technique is to use an RSS reader. Every subreddit has a corresponding feed (simply append .rss to the url).

[45ure]

I initially started using the multireddit feature, to section off specific but related interests. It can also be used to build a focused feed.

[heavyset_go]

Are you able to set a multireddit as the homepage, or do you have to visit specific URLs to see the mutlireddits?

[45ure]

You can do that in Apollo (iOS) paid version, the client I use the most. Although, I will have to check again, but I am sure you can set the same on Sync and/or Boost (Android) on the free version, as I have a multireddit set as default on launch. On the browser, you can use RES + old reddit and change default behaviour. I find it easier to keep a very small number of frequently used subs for the home feed, and stick the rest in multi, as it helps to make them portable and easily shared. You can also find lists in r/multihub -- compiled and shared by others e.g. cars.