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

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…

3^rd February, 2020 / Mobile

App Review: Ten Percent Happier

by Justin Emery

Ten Percent Happier offers guided meditation courses from a variety of teachers. Is it an effective way to build a meditation habit? Is it worth the subscription cost?

23^rd January, 2020 / Philosophy

Worry

by Justin Emery

Constantly connected via our smartphones, we can easily escape from moments of anxiety or boredom. Is this a healthy use of technology?

16^th July, 2019 / Mobile Tips & Techniques

There’s an app for that, but you don’t have to use it

by Justin Emery

Do you really need all your apps? Could your life be better if you went back to the traditional, physical ways of doing things?

19^th May, 2019 / Philosophy

What is Mindful Tech?

by Justin Emery

What is mindful technology and what problem is it trying to solve? What about alternative terms: Humane Tech, Digital Minimalism, Digital Wellbeing, and others?

15^th February, 2019 / Books

Review: Mind Change by Susan Greenfield

by Justin Emery

Mind Change makes the case that our use of digital technologies may be changing our brains and our thinking, and more importantly, what those changes may be.

10^th February, 2019 / Browser Extensions

Review: Ad blocking with uBlock Origin

by Justin Emery

How did the advertising industry hijack ad blocking? We review uBlock Origin, one of the most popular and effective ad blockers that really does block all ads.