Too much tech?

Do you ever feel like you are too connected to the internet? Whether it’s doomscrolling on Facebook or receiving hundreds of notifications per day, some of American society has gone from tech-hungry (think about “one laptop per child” school initiatives that were so popular a decade or two ago) to overly saturated in technology. While this is not a universal feeling (after all, we help people in need of phone & internet access find affordable cell phones and service at Tech Tuesday), using technology too much is a common theme these days. Click here for an article from the New York Times waxing on this very subject.

Whether social media, the constant churn of AI, or seeing computers integrated into everything from dishwashers to coffeemakers, we’ve received feedback from many people that they are simply fed up with too much tech.
We empathize! While ADL founder Jensen has certainly been there to witness the rise of computing, the other side of the coin is that we all want some peace and quiet so that we can simply exist as humans to commune with each other or enjoy a little time alone without our smartphones or other gadgets mediating the experience.​

We identify with this perspective and are always doing our best to help you achieve your goals, whether that means choosing the right tech (and learning how to use it effectively) or removing devices and stepping into a less complicated existence. Sometimes it means helping people perform digital cleanups so they know where their important information is, reducing all of the excess noise and spam. Living a more easeful life and choosing the amount of tech you use based on your goals is something we support!