With our reviews, tips, and discussion we aim to inform you about the alternatives to today's distracting and addicting smartphone apps and websites. We are discovering more mindful, focused, and task-oriented technology.

Resource of the Month

2^nd August, 2020 / Websites

Plum Village Live

https://plumvillage.org/live/ shared by Justin Emery

When you can’t attend an in-person retreat, try watching a live streamed meditation or Dharma talk from your home…

27^th June, 2020 / Mobile

App Review: Meditation Time

by Justin Emery

Meditation Time is a beautiful mindfulness app offering a simple meditation timer. Is it effective? How does it compare to other apps?

Resource of the Month

mindful.technology Mobile Meditation App Directory

https://mindful.technology/meditation-apps/ shared by Justin Emery

This month we are introducing our new mobile meditation app directory… helping you navigate the world of meditation apps to find the best option for you!

26^th April, 2020 / Mobile

App Review: Buddhify

by Justin Emery

Buddhify app for iOS and Android offers a selection of one-off guided meditations. What is different about Buddhify and is it worth paying for? How about the extra membership subscription?

Resource of the Month

21^st April, 2020 / Websites

switching.software

https://switching.software/ shared by Justin Emery

This is great starting point for discovering ethical, privacy-conscious alternatives to popular software products from Google, Facebook, or Amazon…

24^th March, 2020 / Tips & Techniques

7 digital habits to protect your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

by Justin Emery

During the coronavirus pandemic, when digital devices are our portal to the outside world, it’s vitally important for our mental health that we develop healthy digital habits. Here are 7 you can try…

Resource of the Month

15^th March, 2020 / Websites

Dense Discovery

https://www.densediscovery.com/ shared by Justin Emery

This beautiful weekly newsletter covers design, tech, culture, and more…

10^th March, 2020 / Books

Review: Deep Work by Cal Newport

by Justin Emery

Deep Work explains why the skill of working with intense focus is so important in the modern world, and promises to show us how to develop this skill.

1^st March, 2020 / Browser Extensions

Review: Privacy Badger Browser Extension

by Justin Emery

We take a look at Privacy Badger, a browser extension which blocks third-party trackers on Firefox, Chrome, Edge, and Opera. How does it work and how effective is it?

Resource of the Month

16^th February, 2020 / Websites

Digital Mindfulness Podcast

https://digitalmindfulness.net/blog/ shared by Justin Emery

The Digital Mindfulness Podcast offers a treasure trove of expert interviews for anyone interested in topics such as digital ethics, humane technology, and digital wellness…