Improving my focus by giving up my big monitor

https://ounapuu.ee/posts/2026/04/01/focus/

#HackerNews #ImprovingFocus #GivingUpBigMonitor #Productivity #Tips #Minimalism #DigitalWellbeing

Infinite Scroll: A Digital Abyss or Just a Habit?

Learn how infinite scroll designs keep you on apps longer. Discover simple ways to stop doomscrolling and regain control of your digital habits in 2026.

#digitalwellbeing, #screenaddiction, #stopdoomscrolling, #techhabits, #mentalhealth2026

https://newsletter.tf/how-to-stop-infinite-scroll-doomscrolling-2026/

Research shows that infinite scroll makes it 40% harder to stop using apps compared to page-based designs. Breaking this habit is key to better mental health.

#digitalwellbeing, #screenaddiction, #stopdoomscrolling, #techhabits, #mentalhealth2026
https://newsletter.tf/how-to-stop-infinite-scroll-doomscrolling-2026/

YouTube rolls out AI-driven age verification to limit minors’ access and personalize content restrictions. ⚠️
Adults must upload IDs or payment info to appeal false classifications, raising privacy and bias concerns. 👁️

🔗 https://www.hercampus.com/school/upr/whos-watching-the-watchers-ai-age-verification-and-online-privacy/

#TechNews #Google #YouTube #AgeVerification #AI #DigitalWellbeing #Privacy #FOSS #UserControl #Transparency #DataProtection #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #InternetSafety #EthicalAI #Surveillance

Procrastination isn’t a personal failure — it’s a signal .

Progress doesn’t begin with a heroic leap.
It begins with the first small step you actually feel able to take.

If you’re navigating digital overload or long-term goals, this approach might help you breathe, reset, and move with intention.
https://www.tiktok.com/@syntaxsorcerer74/video/7624259212675206422?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7623877262983562754

#procrastination
#productivity
#digitalwellbeing #smallsteps #leadership #nonmanagers #focus #momentum #mastodon

I built Driftya hoping it could bring out the good side of strangers.

#HumanConnection #KindnessMatters #DigitalWellbeing #SocialApp

Been testing a more minimal phone setup to reduce distractions and improve focus 📱

Interesting how small interface changes can shift habits quite a bit. I adapted this approach to my own workflow, but this video is a solid starting point:
https://youtu.be/u790RUkZTxE?si=gECDeJiZsHqMzrJP

#Productivity #DigitalWellbeing #Focus

When everyone has a platform, everyone feels the pressure

The line between private and public life has disappeared. Even modest followings can bring intense scrutiny—and it affects people more than we admit.
Our discussion with Alice E. Marwick examines how profit-driven systems distort communication and reward harmful behavior online.

Watch/listen here: https://youtu.be/6n1fQqdu5Gw

#Fediverse #DigitalWellbeing #SocialMediaCritique #TechEthics #OnlineHarassment #DataAndSociety