I went on a 3-day solo trip designed to unplug — just as we were negotiating an offer on a house, and my son got sick

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The author went on a 3-day train trip with no WiFi.

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Paul Mescal says he's unhappy with his algorithm and has to 'quit the internet'

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Paul Mescal plays Lucius in "Gladiator II" and said he should 'quit the internet.'

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You could win $10,000 if you're OK with keeping your smartphone locked away in a box for a month

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Selected participants will get a lockbox to put their smartphones in, as well as a flip phone to use instead for the month.

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A woman experienced brain fog and memory loss after spending too much time online. Here's how she learned to unplug.

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Digital detoxes can cut FOMO but may not make you any happier, study finds

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A digital detox may not solve all your problems.

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