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

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…

by Justin Emery 24^th March, 2020 / Tips & Techniques

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

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…

by Justin Emery 10^th March, 2020 / Books

Review: Deep Work by Cal Newport

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.

by Justin Emery 1^st March, 2020 / Browser Extensions

Review: Privacy Badger Browser Extension

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…

by Justin Emery 3^rd February, 2020 / Mobile

App Review: Ten Percent Happier

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?

by Justin Emery 23^rd January, 2020 / Philosophy

Worry

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

by Justin Emery 16^th July, 2019 / Mobile Tips & Techniques

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

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

by Justin Emery 19^th May, 2019 / Philosophy

What is Mindful Tech?

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