#digitalminimalism — Public Fediverse posts

Why I Am Not Going to Buy a Computer

https://karlvmuller.com/posts/why-i-am-not-going-to-buy-a-computer/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49008276

#HackerNews #WhyIAmNotBuyingAComputer #ComputerAlternatives #TechLife #DigitalMinimalism

Why I Am Not Going to Buy a Computer

https://karlvmuller.com/posts/why-i-am-not-going-to-buy-a-computer/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49008276

#HackerNews #WhyIAmNotBuyingAComputer #ComputerAlternatives #TechLife #DigitalMinimalism

Why I Am Not Going to Buy a Computer

https://karlvmuller.com/posts/why-i-am-not-going-to-buy-a-computer/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49008276

#HackerNews #WhyIAmNotBuyingAComputer #ComputerAlternatives #TechLife #DigitalMinimalism

Why I Am Not Going to Buy a Computer

https://karlvmuller.com/posts/why-i-am-not-going-to-buy-a-computer/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49008276

#HackerNews #WhyIAmNotBuyingAComputer #ComputerAlternatives #TechLife #DigitalMinimalism

Good evening Mastodon.

Still trying to use my tech a bit more intentionally, but I've mostly spent the evening tweaking the layout on the new screen.

There's a bit of a difference to where I've put the widgets which take some getting used too. Keep trying to find a balance between having what I want on screen and having clutter.

#Technology #DigitalMinimalism #Fediverse

Good evening Mastodon.

Still trying to use my tech a bit more intentionally, but I've mostly spent the evening tweaking the layout on the new screen.

There's a bit of a difference to where I've put the widgets which take some getting used too. Keep trying to find a balance between having what I want on screen and having clutter.

#Technology #DigitalMinimalism #Fediverse

Dumbphones are having a mainstream moment in 2026. A simpler device puts friction between you and the feed.

But test the idea before buying anything. Try grayscale, delete feed apps, and shut off notifications that haven’t earned the right to interrupt you. Your current phone can get remarkably boring for free.

A dumbphone may still be the right tool. The harder choice is which streams get access to your attention. What would you keep?

#DigitalMinimalism #AttentionEconomy #Dumbphone

OpenLogi is an early-stage open-source alternative to Logitech Options+ focused on privacy and local control.

It lets you customize Logitech devices without accounts, telemetry, or cloud dependencies.

Currently macOS-only and still under active development, but a promising option for users who want more control over their peripherals.

https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=openlogi

#OpenSource #Privacy #macOS #Logitech #Productivity #DigitalMinimalism

OpenLogi is an early-stage open-source alternative to Logitech Options+ focused on privacy and local control.

It lets you customize Logitech devices without accounts, telemetry, or cloud dependencies.

Currently macOS-only and still under active development, but a promising option for users who want more control over their peripherals.

https://digitalescapetools.com/tools/tool.html?id=openlogi

#OpenSource #Privacy #macOS #Logitech #Productivity #DigitalMinimalism

More AI at work means more chances to lose the thread. Session is a Pomodoro timer for Apple devices that blocks chosen distracting apps and sites while the clock runs. When a session ends, it nudges you to reflect and keeps a record of your focus.

That feels more useful than another after-the-fact dashboard: the boundary comes before the data. Honest downside: there's no Android or Windows version, and blocking is part of Pro.

#Productivity #DeepWork #DigitalMinimalism

The 2026 dumbphone revival brings us to quiet-tools #5: Light Phone III. It handles calls, texts, turn-by-turn navigation, music and podcasts on a 3.9-inch OLED—without a browser, email, social feeds or an app store.

The snag: no autocorrect turns fast typing into a typo field, which makes it hard to recommend as most people’s only phone. Still, as a physical boundary around your attention, it’s unusually convincing. What would you miss?

#DigitalMinimalism #Dumbphone #DigitalDetox

After ten years of smartwatches, tech fatigue pushed me toward a classic analog one. A Braun BN0301 was meant to be the whole plan — then I fell down the rabbit hole of amateur watch collecting. (599 words)
#watches #watchcollecting #bauhaus #digitalminimalism #timex #braunwatch #posse

🔗 https://behindtheviewfinder.com/down-the-rabbit-hole-of-classic-watches/?ref=mastodon

After ten years of smartwatches, tech fatigue pushed me toward a classic analog one. A Braun BN0301 was meant to be the whole plan — then I fell down the rabbit hole of amateur watch collecting. (599 words)
#watches #watchcollecting #bauhaus #digitalminimalism #timex #braunwatch #posse

🔗 https://behindtheviewfinder.com/down-the-rabbit-hole-of-classic-watches/?ref=mastodon

After ten years of smartwatches, tech fatigue pushed me toward a classic analog one. A Braun BN0301 was meant to be the whole plan — then I fell down the rabbit hole of amateur watch collecting. (599 words)
#watches #watchcollecting #bauhaus #digitalminimalism #timex #braunwatch #posse

🔗 https://behindtheviewfinder.com/down-the-rabbit-hole-of-classic-watches/?ref=mastodon

After ten years of smartwatches, tech fatigue pushed me toward a classic analog one. A Braun BN0301 was meant to be the whole plan — then I fell down the rabbit hole of amateur watch collecting. (599 words)
#watches #watchcollecting #bauhaus #digitalminimalism #timex #braunwatch #posse

🔗 https://behindtheviewfinder.com/down-the-rabbit-hole-of-classic-watches/?ref=mastodon

After ten years of smartwatches, tech fatigue pushed me toward a classic analog one. A Braun BN0301 was meant to be the whole plan — then I fell down the rabbit hole of amateur watch collecting. (599 words)
#watches #watchcollecting #bauhaus #digitalminimalism #timex #braunwatch #posse

🔗 https://behindtheviewfinder.com/down-the-rabbit-hole-of-classic-watches/?ref=mastodon

🌱 The future isn’t in their servers.
It’s in our hands.

They track. We trust.
They monetize. We decentralize.
They extract. We empower.

Mastodon isn’t just a platform.
It’s a protest. A poem. A pulse.
A quiet revolution happening in plain sight.

No ads.
No algorithms.
No masks.

Just voices — unfiltered.
Just people — unbought.
Just us — awake.

#Mastodon #Fediverse #DigitalMinimalism #OpenWeb #PrivacyRevolution #SovereignVoices #TechWithoutChains

🌱 The future isn’t in their servers.
It’s in our hands.

They track. We trust.
They monetize. We decentralize.
They extract. We empower.

Mastodon isn’t just a platform.
It’s a protest. A poem. A pulse.
A quiet revolution happening in plain sight.

No ads.
No algorithms.
No masks.

Just voices — unfiltered.
Just people — unbought.
Just us — awake.

#Mastodon #Fediverse #DigitalMinimalism #OpenWeb #PrivacyRevolution #SovereignVoices #TechWithoutChains

🌫️ Not every path is visible.
Not every voice needs to be loud.

Some of us move in shadows,
not to hide —
but to protect what matters.

In silence, we reclaim space.
In privacy, we find power.

#Mastodon #Fediverse #DigitalMinimalism #PrivacyFirst #QuietStrength

Gonna be blogging a lot this year. Less short form content and more long for me as a continuation of my move into digital minimalism: emilyhare.com/tales-from-t... #digitalminimalism #mentalhealth #giveupsocialmedia #dumbphones #giveupsmartphones

Digital Minimalism - Reclaimin...

Gonna be blogging a lot this year. Less short form content and more long for me as a continuation of my move into digital minimalism: emilyhare.com/tales-from-t... #digitalminimalism #mentalhealth #giveupsocialmedia #dumbphones #giveupsmartphones

Digital Minimalism - Reclaimin...

They say it’s “on-device.”
They don’t say it slips quietly to the cloud when it feels like it.

Your assistant isn’t just listening — it’s learning.
Not for you.
About you.

📡 Surveillance wrapped in silk is still surveillance.

#PrivacyFirst #DigitalMinimalism #SurveillanceTech #OnDeviceMyth #ReclaimYourData

Ah, the brave soul who ditched Spotify for *drumroll*... an FM radio station 🚀📻. Because nothing screams 'digital minimalism' like setting up your own broadcast to escape the shackles of music streaming 🙄. Welcome to the future, where #complexity is the new simplicity! 🤦‍♂️
https://old.reddit.com/r/digitalminimalism/comments/1tes8yu/i_replaced_spotify_with_a_homemade_fm_radio/ #digitalminimalism #FMradio #musicstreaming #simplicity #HackerNews #ngated

Ah, the brave soul who ditched Spotify for *drumroll*... an FM radio station 🚀📻. Because nothing screams 'digital minimalism' like setting up your own broadcast to escape the shackles of music streaming 🙄. Welcome to the future, where #complexity is the new simplicity! 🤦‍♂️
https://old.reddit.com/r/digitalminimalism/comments/1tes8yu/i_replaced_spotify_with_a_homemade_fm_radio/ #digitalminimalism #FMradio #musicstreaming #simplicity #HackerNews #ngated

I made my phone slow on purpose

https://vinewallapp.com/notes/i-made-my-phone-slow-on-purpose/

#HackerNews #phonehacks #deliberateperformance #slowtech #digitalminimalism

I made my phone slow on purpose

https://vinewallapp.com/notes/i-made-my-phone-slow-on-purpose/

#HackerNews #phonehacks #deliberateperformance #slowtech #digitalminimalism

I made my phone slow on purpose

https://vinewallapp.com/notes/i-made-my-phone-slow-on-purpose/

#HackerNews #phonehacks #deliberateperformance #slowtech #digitalminimalism

I made my phone slow on purpose

https://vinewallapp.com/notes/i-made-my-phone-slow-on-purpose/

#HackerNews #phonehacks #deliberateperformance #slowtech #digitalminimalism

I made my phone slow on purpose

https://vinewallapp.com/notes/i-made-my-phone-slow-on-purpose/

#HackerNews #phonehacks #deliberateperformance #slowtech #digitalminimalism

I am working on an essay about apps and technologies that help you pretend.

Pretend you are learning a language.
Pretend you are staying up to date with the current affairs.
Pretend you are keeping in touch with friends.

I think you might know which apps I have in mind.
Can you think of any examples?

#SocialMedia #DigitalMinimalism #Tech #FakeProductivity

I am working on an essay about apps and technologies that help you pretend.

Pretend you are learning a language.
Pretend you are staying up to date with the current affairs.
Pretend you are keeping in touch with friends.

I think you might know which apps I have in mind.
Can you think of any examples?

#SocialMedia #DigitalMinimalism #Tech #FakeProductivity

#SobriétéNumérique et #FrugalitéNumérique, c’est adopter une approche parcimonieuse des outils afin de réduire son #EmpreinteNumérique.

#NumériqueResponsable #LowTech #Écoconception #SobriétéTechnologique #TransitionNumérique #SustainableIT #DigitalSobriety #GreenIT #Tech4Future #DigitalMinimalism #AutonomieStratégique

#SobriétéNumérique et #FrugalitéNumérique, c’est adopter une approche parcimonieuse des outils afin de réduire son #EmpreinteNumérique.

#NumériqueResponsable #LowTech #Écoconception #SobriétéTechnologique #TransitionNumérique #SustainableIT #DigitalSobriety #GreenIT #Tech4Future #DigitalMinimalism #AutonomieStratégique

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MiroTalk is a self-hosted video conferencing tool built on peer-to-peer WebRTC.

Run it in your browser, host private calls, and avoid accounts or tracking , no central servers needed.

A simple, privacy-focused alternative to Zoom or Google Meet for small setups.

👉 https://github.com/miroslavpejic85/mirotalk
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #WebRTC #VideoCalls #DigitalMinimalism

MiroTalk is a self-hosted video conferencing tool built on peer-to-peer WebRTC.

Run it in your browser, host private calls, and avoid accounts or tracking , no central servers needed.

A simple, privacy-focused alternative to Zoom or Google Meet for small setups.

👉 https://github.com/miroslavpejic85/mirotalk
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digital-escape-tools-phi.vercel.app/

#OpenSource #SelfHosting #Privacy #WebRTC #VideoCalls #DigitalMinimalism

🥳🎉 "Tim's #Favicon Fiasco! 🎨: Where storing a whole website in a 16x16 pixel square is the latest in digital minimalism. Because why store data efficiently when you can turn your browser's tab bar into a clown car of uselessness? 🚗💨"
https://www.timwehrle.de/blog/i-stored-a-website-in-a-favicon/ #Fiasco #DigitalMinimalism #ClownCar #Uselessness #WebDesign #HackerNews #ngated

🥳🎉 "Tim's #Favicon Fiasco! 🎨: Where storing a whole website in a 16x16 pixel square is the latest in digital minimalism. Because why store data efficiently when you can turn your browser's tab bar into a clown car of uselessness? 🚗💨"
https://www.timwehrle.de/blog/i-stored-a-website-in-a-favicon/ #Fiasco #DigitalMinimalism #ClownCar #Uselessness #WebDesign #HackerNews #ngated

👉 Before you download any app, ask yourself:

📜 Have you actually read what the developer says about data collection and sharing?

Most users scroll past permissions — but that’s where the real surveillance begins.

🔍 Awareness is defense.

#PrivacyFirst #DataTransparency #CyberwiseCircle #AndroidPrivacy #ConsentMatters #DigitalMinimalism

Quitting the "scrollables" is totally worth it.

I quit all the big centralized scroller apps. Yes finally even YouTube has been deleted from my phone and blocked/privacy-redirected on my laptop.

Now I use:
- Miniflux RSS feed
- Curated Mastodon feed
- Podverse podcasts
- Freetube + Grayjay for music and video search/follow
- Kavita ebooks

I could reduce to just RSS but the other clients are nice to use for their respective media type.

#digitalminimalism #wisetech #distractionfree #scrolling

Quitting the "scrollables" is totally worth it.

I quit all the big centralized scroller apps. Yes finally even YouTube has been deleted from my phone and blocked/privacy-redirected on my laptop.

Now I use:
- Miniflux RSS feed
- Curated Mastodon feed
- Podverse podcasts
- Freetube + Grayjay for music and video search/follow
- Kavita ebooks

I could reduce to just RSS but the other clients are nice to use for their respective media type.

#digitalminimalism #wisetech #distractionfree #scrolling

Quitting the "scrollables" is totally worth it.

I quit all the big centralized scroller apps. Yes finally even YouTube has been deleted from my phone and blocked/privacy-redirected on my laptop.

Now I use:
- Miniflux RSS feed
- Curated Mastodon feed
- Podverse podcasts
- Freetube + Grayjay for music and video search/follow
- Kavita ebooks

I could reduce to just RSS but the other clients are nice to use for their respective media type.

#digitalminimalism #wisetech #distractionfree #scrolling

Quitting the "scrollables" is totally worth it.

I quit all the big centralized scroller apps. Yes finally even YouTube has been deleted from my phone and blocked/privacy-redirected on my laptop.

Now I use:
- Miniflux RSS feed
- Curated Mastodon feed
- Podverse podcasts
- Freetube + Grayjay for music and video search/follow
- Kavita ebooks

I could reduce to just RSS but the other clients are nice to use for their respective media type.

#digitalminimalism #wisetech #distractionfree #scrolling

Quitting the "scrollables" is totally worth it.

I quit all the big centralized scroller apps. Yes finally even YouTube has been deleted from my phone and blocked/privacy-redirected on my laptop.

Now I use:
- Miniflux RSS feed
- Curated Mastodon feed
- Podverse podcasts
- Freetube + Grayjay for music and video search/follow
- Kavita ebooks

I could reduce to just RSS but the other clients are nice to use for their respective media type.

#digitalminimalism #wisetech #distractionfree #scrolling

Are You Scrolling Social Media for Leisure or Building Your Treasure? #BuildingMyTreasure #ProductiveScrolling #DigitalWellness #DigitalMinimalism #OnlineProductivity #TimeWellSpent #FocusOnGoals #PrioritizeProductivity

Are You Scrolling Social Media for Leisure or Building Your Treasure? #BuildingMyTreasure #ProductiveScrolling #DigitalWellness #DigitalMinimalism #OnlineProductivity #TimeWellSpent #FocusOnGoals #PrioritizeProductivity

TagSpaces is a lightweight, open-source file manager that works completely offline.

Organize and tag your local files without cloud services or accounts.

Supports notes, media playback, and a smart tagging system built into filenames, giving you full control over your data.

👉 https://github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #Privacy #OfflineFirst #FileManager #Productivity #DigitalMinimalism

TagSpaces is a lightweight, open-source file manager that works completely offline.

Organize and tag your local files without cloud services or accounts.

Supports notes, media playback, and a smart tagging system built into filenames, giving you full control over your data.

👉 https://github.com/tagspaces/tagspaces
👉 More privacy-friendly tools: https://digitalescapetools.com/

#OpenSource #Privacy #OfflineFirst #FileManager #Productivity #DigitalMinimalism

I’ve been a software engineer for 25+ years,
and the older I get, the more I feel the value of Lo-Fi.
Handwriting, journaling, grinding coffee beans, walking with a favorite rucksack and an old camera,
watching the stars with low-power binoculars —
these flatten my mind and bring back balance.
High-tech accelerates life; Lo-Fi realigns it.

#LoFiLife #LowTech #EngineerLife #DigitalMinimalism #QuietWeb #IndieWeb