The start of a New Year springs many of us into action when it comes to changing habits.
Whether it’s about exercising more, eating better or just clearing out the clutter it feels good to start the next 12 months feeling fresh.
But what about our digital lives? How many of us, for example, regularly back up our devices or check what apps have access to our personal information?
Even though a lot of our gadgetry will automatically keep itself updated and free from clutter, it can be useful to streamline things from time to time. When was the last time you actually uninstalled an app? Images/iStockphoto) The start of a New Year springs many of us into action when it comes to changing habits. Whether it’s about exercising more, eating better or just clearing out the clutter it feels good to start the next 12 months feeling fresh. But what about our digital lives? How many of us, for example, regularly back up our devices or check what apps have access to our personal information? Even though a lot of our gadgetry will automatically keep itself updated and free from clutter, it can be useful to streamline things from time to time. When was the last time you actually uninstalled an app? Aside from maintaining your digital paperwork, it can also be beneficial to learn a little more about the world in which they inhabit. A popular new year refrain is to learn a new language – that can apply as much to Python or JavaScript as French and Spanish. Here are a few technological New Year Resolutions that could help your digital wellbeing in 2021.
Get a handle on your privacy settings
I’m not suggesting you shut yourself away and scroll through the 147,654 pages of terms and conditions associated with all the online services you use. But getting a handle on what’s being used is a smart use of time in a world where data is the new currency. (Metro)