The cost of being online is getting too damn high and I’m tired of pretending it’s possible to fit these tasks into a normal life. That’s why I’d like to share a modest proposal for a new set of holidays to manage our digital lives:
(Ahem.)
- A day to clear out your inboxes
- A day to reset your passwords and delete old accounts
- A day to fix your calendars
- A day to cancel online service subscriptions
- A day to manage the tags on your website
- A day to switch out any critical apps
- A day to backup your computer and phone
- A day to organize your photos
- A day to organize your music collection and playlists
- A day to setup your new phone/computer
- A day to try out a new app or major piece of software for your primary workflow
- A day to delete old text messages
All I’m asking for is 1/30th of a year that we end up cramming into other days. I’m willing to trade some of the B-tier holidays (Easter, Thanksgiving, etc) for this. If you work in the government please call me, it is URGENT.
