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The 1 Gen-Z Phone Habit Everyone Should Steal

As a preteen, I couldn't resist the siren song of AIM, or AOL Instant Messenger. I'd hear that "door opening" noise or a message notification and rush to my computer, eager to see if the sign-on was my best friend or my boyfriend, both who were equally tethered to AIM at the time. (Naturally, all of our screen names usually contained the name of the person we were "dating" at the time ― NicksGirl4Eva88 was the height of romance in middle school in 2001.)

Digital life

fromIndependent

1 month ago

One small, simple hack cut my screen time, doomscrolling and stress - I think everyone should do it

With our ever-present smartphones linked to everything from banking to kids activity schedules, switching off can seem impossible. But there is a way to step back. With summer over, it may be hard to even begin thinking about holidays. But the next time a few days off do swing around, can I make a recommendation?

Digital life

Gadgets

fromComputerworld

2 months ago

7 smart ways Android's Modes can help you

Android 16 introduces a customizable Modes feature for managing phone interruptions, enhancing traditional Do Not Disturb functionality.

Gadgets

fromComputerworld

6 months ago

3 smart shortcuts for activating Do Not Disturb on Android

Google's redesign of Do Not Disturb mode in Android 15 complicates usage, prompting frustrations and calls for a simpler solution.

fromThe Verge

6 months ago

How to set up Do Not Disturb modes on your Android phone

In recent years, Do Not Disturb has evolved on both iPhones and Android phones: it's no longer just a simple block on notifications but rather a selection of modes you can customize.

Mobile UX