Managing overwhelm in phone use.

This started off as a comment reply to a post from @ljpuk on potentially giving up on the smartphone; but got a bit long so I made it into a post instead.

https://andrewmelder.com/2026/04/13/managing-overwhelm-in-phone-use.html

#Blog #Blogging #IndieWeb #Smartphones #MentalHealth #DigitalMinimalism

GoAccess is a fast, open-source web log analyzer that gives you real-time insights straight from your server logs.

View traffic in the terminal or generate a live HTML dashboard -- no third-party analytics needed.

Great for monitoring, debugging, and understanding usage while keeping your data private.

👉 https://github.com/allinurl/goaccess
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#OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHosting #Analytics #DevTools #DigitalMinimalism

gnukeith minimal brave setup 🔒
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r5SxgwqIG0

#gnukeith #brave #brave_browser #privacy #browser #digitalminimalism #browser #privacymatters #opensource

Syncthing-Fork is an open-source Android app for syncing files directly between your devices --no cloud needed.

Built on Syncthing, it uses peer-to-peer connections so your data stays private and fully under your control.

A solid alternative to Google Drive or Dropbox if you care about decentralization and privacy.

👉 https://github.com/researchxxl/syncthing-android
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#OpenSource #Privacy #SelfHosting #Decentralization #Android #DigitalMinimalism

Homepage is a fast, open-source dashboard you can self-host as your personal start page.

Keep your bookmarks, services, and widgets (weather, stats, more) in one clean place -- fully under your control.

👉 https://github.com/gethomepage/homepage
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#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Homelab #Privacy #Productivity #DigitalMinimalism

Developing a service having digital minimalism in mind. Is it important?

https://driftya.com/content/digital-minimalism-goes-both-ways

#digitalminimalism #reactions #socialmedia #buildinpublic #manipulation

Luanti is an open-source voxel game engine (formerly Minetest) for playing and hosting Minecraft-like worlds without relying on Microsoft services.

Fully moddable, lightweight, and supports self-hosted multiplayer servers.

👉 https://github.com/luanti-org/luanti
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#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Gaming #Minecraft #Privacy #DigitalMinimalism

LanguageTool is an open-source proofreading tool that supports 20+ languages and detects grammar issues beyond basic spell checking.
Can be self-hosted and used with browsers, editors, or via API.

A solid alternative to cloud-based writing tools.

👉 https://github.com/languagetool-org/languagetool
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#OpenSource #Privacy #Writing #SelfHosting #Productivity #DigitalMinimalism

Puter is an open-source “internet OS” that works as a privacy-first personal cloud you can self-host.
Store files, run apps, and access a full desktop-like environment from your browser.

A flexible alternative to services like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive with full control over your data.

👉 https://github.com/HeyPuter/puter

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#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #Cloud #Homelab #DigitalMinimalism

GlobaLeaks is an open-source platform for secure and anonymous leak submissions.
Designed to protect both sources and recipients with strong privacy safeguards.

Used by journalists and organizations to handle sensitive information, with features like Tor support and encrypted communication.

👉 https://github.com/globaleaks/GlobaLeaks
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#OpenSource #Privacy #Security #Journalism #SelfHosting #DigitalMinimalism