Most people have a will. Some people have life insurance. Many have folders full of paperwork. But millions of people have something just as valuable and rarely planned for: Their digital life.
If you’re wrestling with the question of whether to ban social media entirely — or allow it with supervision — you’re not alone.
You’re navigating Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Roblox, Fortnite, group chats, private messages, disappearing messages, livestreams, and a whole digital universe that didn’t exist when most of us were teenagers.
Let’s start Let’s start with the truth no one likes to admit: Passwords are terrible. They are inconvenient, confusing, easy to mess up, and somehow still responsible for most security problems on the internet. And yet — here we are in 2026 — still using them.
If you’ve felt like the word “AI” is following you around, you’re not wrong. It’s in the news, your apps, your car, your TV, and probably somewhere in your toaster’s marketing copy.
Thanksgiving isn’t always about who’s at the table — it’s also about who’s missing from it. Whether it’s a college kid stuck on campus, a grandparent in another state, or family serving overseas, you can still make them part of the day — no teleportation required. With a little tech (and a lot of heart), you can pull everyone together for a Thanksgiving that feels full, even if the seats aren’t.
You don’t need fancy lighting, ring lights, or a 17-step tutorial on “curating your aesthetic.” Just a few simple tricks will make your Thanksgiving photos look warm, natural, and — most importantly — real.
How do you share all those memories without spending the next week forwarding blurry screenshots or trying to explain AirDrop to Uncle Ron?
This year, let’s do something radical: Let’s put the phones down — and pick them up on purpose. Welcome to Thanksgiving Unplugged, your guide to striking a happy balance between living the moment and capturing it.
"I'm considering getting rid of my computer. Can I just use my smartphone for everything? I use it for email, social media, browsing, and occasionally writing documents or editing photos. But I'm not sure if I can make it my primary device. How do I know if my phone can handle everything I need?"