Silence Your Phone for Peace of Mind

Turn off these five settings today if you want more peace. Most people have no idea how loud

their phones really are until they silence the hidden switches. According to Apple's own documentation

and Google's privacy guides, ad tracking stays on by default for millions of users.

Message previews light up your lock screen and spike your stress before you even unlock

the device. Background app refresh keeps dozens of apps pulling data you never asked

for. Location access follows you long after you close the map.

Read receipts pressure you to respond before you are ready. Turn off the noise and the phone slows

down enough for your brain to catch up. These choices not only protect your