Digital Wellness Digest
The latest tech tips, safety advice, and digital know-how—from Rensselaer County’s trusted local tech expert. Simple, useful, and always down-to-earth.
Top 5 Free Browser Extensions That Instantly Improve Your Browsing Experience (2025 Edition)
Boost your browsing experience with these 5 must-have browser extensions for 2025! From blocking ads and trackers to enhancing security and skipping YouTube sponsors, these free tools make the web faster, safer, and easier to use.
You Don’t Own Anything Anymore: The Subscription Trap & Digital Handcuffs
Ownership isn’t just fading—it’s being actively erased. From software to streaming services to even car features, companies are shifting to a subscription model where you pay forever but never truly own anything.
Why Technology Kind of Sucks Now: The Loss of Rituals
Technology used to be an experience, a ritual that made it feel special. You had to wait for your favorite show each week, physically go to a store for a new game, or anticipate a Netflix DVD in the mail. Now, with everything instantly available, we've lost that sense of excitement and effort.