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In 2026, we are friction-maxxing

In the face of technologies that sell us escapism at every turn, we need to build up tolerance for “inconvenience.” ...
Small, thoughtful purchases can quietly reset the rhythm of a day, trimming friction from routines and freeing up money, time, and attention. Instead of chasing big-ticket upgrades, I look for modest ...
In the dystopian world of 1984, a palm-reading screen that allows you to walk in and out of a grocery store without waiting in a checkout line is not one of its terrorizing features. Orwell, for all ...
Matt is an associate editorial director and award-winning content creation leader. He is a regular contributor to the CDW Tech Magazines and frequently writes about data analytics, software, storage ...