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# Changelog
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## i might answer one day
- Matrix: `@tasiaiso:kitsunes.club`
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This type of notifications are more intentional. You, the user, have to manually open the application and get updates from the server.
## Switching off
For me, because I bought a Google Pixel 7 and switched to GrapheneOS in December of 2023, I prtty much didn't have a choice; this Android distribution comes without the `Google Services Framework` by default, which is a necessary component for receiving push notifications.
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I quickly noticed that the lack of distractions did have an impact on my focus; my phone doesn't randomly go off in my pocket, or when I'm developing or writing.
Instead of hearing about new Youtube videos as they go online, I instead take 5 minutes each day to open NewPipe, pull down updates from the Youtube and Peertube channels I subscribe to, download the videos to watch the videos when I'm able to.
For my podcasts and RSS feeds, I use AntennaPod to get new episodes each day or so, and like with NewPipe, I download them for later consumption.
I take some time every few days to read everything on the Fediverse, Secure Scuttlebutt and my emails.
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> (do as I say, ...)
That even got to a point where I couldn't handle my mom's phone that's absolutely filled with notifications-as-a-disservice and that goes off every 30 seconds on average.
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## Another h2 to make readers wait for the conclusion (that they can figure out themselves anyway), aka conclusion
Here's your homework:
- Turn off the notifications for all of your games and social medias for a month or two! You can always turn them back on as needed.