Why I don’t use Apple’s First Party Apps
Apple's primary apps excel in meeting the needs of most users and covering common use cases, but they may fall short in terms of providing the advanced features sought by experienced users.
Apple's primary apps excel in meeting the needs of most users and covering common use cases, but they may fall short in terms of providing the advanced features sought by experienced users.
I wrote back in march that I quit social media usage on my phone, and I allow myself to check it only on my computer if needed, albeit rarely. But there has been one change to this since I last wrote. I have allowed myself indulge more than I wanted
I have written about how social media has given me anxiety and made my life miserable. Over the past few months, I’ve actively reduced my social media usage. It wasn’t easy at first—I often felt the urge to check in. One of my biggest steps was deleting
I previously wrote about how text-based social media contributed to my anxiety. Now, let’s talk about how short-form video platforms have negatively impacted my life. When Instagram introduced Reels, I found myself watching them for hours without even realizing it. For those not from here, TikTok is banned in
I will not mince my words — social media is causing me anxiety. For those who don’t know, I’ve been deeply involved in text-based social media platforms for over a decade. I have been addicted to Twitter, and after Elon took over, I started using Mastodon, Threads, and Bluesky