Data Detox: Smartphones | Firefox
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0:00 - 0:02- Are you on your phone right now?
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0:02 - 0:04It's okay, most of us are.
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0:04 - 0:07The stream of endless content
and push notifications -
0:07 - 0:10fighting for our attention,
combined with all the data -
0:10 - 0:13pouring out of our
phones, is overwhelming. -
0:13 - 0:15Thankfully, you're not alone.
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0:15 - 0:17Here are a few tips to
help you get the most -
0:17 - 0:19from your smartphone.
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0:19 - 0:22Chances are your phone's
name is your name. -
0:22 - 0:24That means every time you connect to wifi
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0:24 - 0:27or Bluetooth, everyone
around you can see your name. -
0:27 - 0:29Keep it to yourself by editing
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0:29 - 0:31your device name in settings.
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0:31 - 0:33While you're there, you can
adjust your app permissions -
0:33 - 0:35to limit access to your location details,
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0:35 - 0:38photos and contacts and just stop
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0:38 - 0:40notifications all together.
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0:40 - 0:42Go through your phone
to determine which apps -
0:42 - 0:44you no longer use.
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0:44 - 0:46An app cleanse can boost your battery life
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0:46 - 0:48and free up storage space.
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0:48 - 0:51Once app cleansed, reorganize
your phone's home screen -
0:51 - 0:54and prioritize apps that serve a utility,
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0:54 - 0:56like transportation or navigation.
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0:56 - 0:59Colors can signal urgency
or calm our nerves. -
0:59 - 1:02Minimize visual cues on
your phone by activating -
1:02 - 1:04the grayscale feature.
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1:04 - 1:06Limit notifications by
saving your favorite -
1:06 - 1:09articles and videos with
a service like Pocket. -
1:09 - 1:12That way you can catch up
offline and resist the urge -
1:12 - 1:14to endlessly scroll
through your social feeds. -
1:14 - 1:16Be honest with yourself about why
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1:16 - 1:18you're using your phone.
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1:18 - 1:20Set realistic usage
goals with your phone's -
1:20 - 1:23built-in time well spent
features and set time limits -
1:23 - 1:24for certain apps.
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1:24 - 1:27Make certain moments in
your day a no-phone zone, -
1:27 - 1:30like during work or
catching up with friends. -
1:30 - 1:32An hour before sleep make
sure to set your phone -
1:32 - 1:35on Do Not Disturb and
leave it out of sight -
1:35 - 1:37to get uninterrupted sleep.
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1:37 - 1:38A healthier relationship
with our smartphones -
1:38 - 1:41means better sleep, better moments
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1:41 - 1:43and better relationships in real life.
- Title:
- Data Detox: Smartphones | Firefox
- Description:
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Are you on your phone right now? It’s ok, most of us are. The endless stream of information can be overwhelming, but here are a few simple tips on how you can take control of your phone and its privacy features to get the most out of your device.
Get more tips on The Firefox Frontier: https://blog.mozilla.org/firefox/data-detox-phone/
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- Duration:
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