A community organizer named cmart has published a draft protocol for 'Hardcore Coworking' meetups held at libraries or cafes rather than homes, where participants bring pre-planned tasks and work in alternating 50-minute focus blocks with 10-minute breaks. The draft bans leisure activities like social media or texting during work periods, and cmart is soliciting feedback via a shared document while coordinating attendance through a when2meet poll and mailing list.
cmart.blog
· 2026-09-29
Apple's Control Center houses both Do Not Disturb and Focus modes, with Do Not Disturb actually functioning as one type of Focus alongside Personal, Work and Sleep options. Users can customize each Focus mode individually, choosing exactly which apps and contacts can send notifications while that mode is active. Setup happens through Settings > Focus, where filters, smart activation and time-sensitive notification exceptions can also be configured.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-12
Android phones let users set alarm volume independently from media, ringtone, and notification volumes, which can cause alarms to stay quiet even when other sounds are audible. Users can adjust alarm volume through the expanded volume menu or via Settings > Sound & vibration > Volume, and should also check Do Not Disturb settings to ensure alarms aren't being silenced.
engadget.com
· 2026-08-28
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