Practical writing on digital detox, dumb phones and intentional phone use. No shame, no abstinence pledges, just what actually works.https://plugpause.com/https://plugpause.com/dumb-phone-with-gps/https://plugpause.com/dumb-phone-with-gps/Which dumb phones really give you turn-by-turn directions, which only show a dot on a map, and how to navigate without carrying a smartphone.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDumb Phonesdumb phonesgpsnavigationlight phonesunbeamhttps://plugpause.com/dumb-phone-with-whatsapp/https://plugpause.com/dumb-phone-with-whatsapp/WhatsApp left feature phones in 2025. Here are the three setups that still work, including the one that keeps WhatsApp off the phone you carry.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTDumb Phonesdumb phoneswhatsappmessagingsignallight phonehttps://plugpause.com/how-to-use-dumb-phone-2026/https://plugpause.com/how-to-use-dumb-phone-2026/Learn how to use a dumb phone in 2026 without losing banking, 2FA, or messaging. 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The case for specialised gadgets: a camera, a music player, a phone that only calls.Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTDigital Detox & MinimalismCamerasFocused ExperienceGaming ConsolesiPodQuality GadgetsSpecialized Deviceshttps://plugpause.com/how-to-break-your-phone-addiction/https://plugpause.com/how-to-break-your-phone-addiction/Breaking a phone habit is design, not willpower. Friction, greyscale, fewer apps and the swaps that stop you reaching for it automatically.Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTDigital Detox & Minimalismdigital detoxLifestyleMental HealthMindfulnessPhone AddictionProductivityhttps://plugpause.com/rediscovering-simplicity-why-you-should-consider-a-dumb-phone/https://plugpause.com/rediscovering-simplicity-why-you-should-consider-a-dumb-phone/What a dumb phone actually gives back: fewer interruptions, longer battery, attention that stays put. And what it costs you in convenience.Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTDigital Detox & Minimalismdigital detoxMental HealthMindfulnessminimalismProductivitySimplified LivingTechnologyhttps://plugpause.com/choose-intentionally-how-to-use-your-phone/https://plugpause.com/choose-intentionally-how-to-use-your-phone/Intentional phone use starts by deciding what the phone is for. 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