Ever open your phone to “check one thing” and somehow lose an hour scrolling through reels, memes, or updates? 🙋‍♀️ You’re not alone. Social media is fun, but it’s designed to keep you hooked — and ...

In an era where smartphones are integral to daily life, managing screen time has become essential for maintaining focus, productivity, and overall well-being. Your iPhone, while an incredibly ...

Want your child to spend less time on their phone, tablet or gaming device? Start by downsizing your own digital consumption. According to a study published in 2024, one of the strongest predictors of ...

YouTube offers a Shorts feed limit feature that helps users manage how much time they spend scrolling short-form videos. This ...

Staying glued to your phone is exactly what big tech companies want. However, if you're ready to reclaim your time and reduce screen time on your phone, there are practical steps you can take, ...

Overview: YouTube Shorts limits help parents reduce endless scrolling and protect kids’ focus, sleep, and daily ...

In an era of hyperconnectivity, screen time has become a defining feature – and struggle – of family life. Parents have to consider not only their own habits but the digital boundaries they set for ...

Screen time is a hot topic among parents. With children spending more time in front of screens than ever before, it’s natural to wonder – is all that screen time really bad for them? Six in ten ...

The powerful, compelling nature of screen time is with us 24/7. For the 70 percent of people who always have their cell phone within arm's reach, this is literally true. It’s hard enough for adults to ...

Michelle Ehrhardt is Lifehacker's Associate Tech Editor. She has a bachelor's degree in history from Earlham College, where she also double majored in theatre. She also holds an MFA in game design ...