SCOUT· 34%25m·2026-09-25·News PoliticsHow to Make Your Phone Less Addictive
While "digital detoxing" is a trending topic online, actually cutting back on screen time can be surprisingly difficult. If you feel constantly distracted by notifications popping up on your phone, or you can’t stop mindlessly scrolling, some simple strategies can help. This episode, Wirecutter tech writer Brenda…
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