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Learn 8 expert techniques to organize your digital tools for peak performance.
Our devices are a big part of our daily lives: work, fun, and staying in touch. Still, sometimes they make us less productive.
Clutter on devices adversely influences productivity. It forces you to waste precious time searching through files. It could make computers run slower, too, building frustration and making less work being done. Computer Corner is here to help you organize your devices and boost your productivity to get more done.
Here are 8 ways how to organize your device for better productivity.
1. Declutter your home screen
Remove the applications you never use. This makes it easier to find the ones you need.
Group similar apps into folders. Keeps your home screen neat and clean so you can find applications much quicker.
Use a minimalist wallpaper. A simple wallpaper helps you focus on your apps and tasks.
2. Organized your files and folders
Set up Logical Folders. Label them appropriately making access easier and faster.
Name your files descriptively. Clearly label the name attaching dates or names of projects for easy location of files.
House clean now and then. Trash the old and irrelevant files. Get some space cleared out to reduce clutter.
3. Organize your email
Create Folders and Labels for emails of different kinds. Label them and categorize them accordingly to keep your inbox organized.
Unsubscribe to Unwanted Emails. Remove your name from email lists you never read.
Use the Two-Minute Rule. If an email can be handled within two minutes, then handle it immediately. This helps you avoid the piling up of small tasks.
4. Optimize Your Browser
Organize Bookmarks into folders. Delete ones you don’t use. This makes finding websites easier.
Use browser extensions wisely only keeping extensions you use often. Too many can slow down your browser.
Clear your cache regularly to help your browser run faster. It also frees up space on your device.
5. Manage passwords
Use a password manager to securely vault all your passwords. You only have to remember one master password.
Generate strong, unique passwords for every account. Make them long and complicated. This will keep your accounts secure.
Enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of protection to your accounts. It makes them harder to break into.
6. Streamline your notifications
Turn off unnecessary notifications. Only retain notifications from important apps to decrease distractions.
Set specific times to check notifications. In this way, you will be able to reduce distractions and concentrate on your work.
Use ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode. Switch this on when you really need to focus on something to block all your notifications for a certain period.
7. Utilize data backup
Utilize cloud storage to store important files, keeping them safe and easy to access.
Set up automatic backups, to regular intervals. This ensures you don’t lose important data.
Keep multiple copies of important files. Store critical files in more than one location to protect against data loss.
8. Maintain device health
Update software regularly keeping to enhance the performance and security of your applications and operating system.
Run virus scans regularly, using antivirus software, to check for threats. This will keep your device safe from any kind of threat.
Clean your device physically removing dust and dirt which can slow down your device.
It takes some time and effort to organize your devices, but it is really worth the investment. You’ll be more productive and less stressed. Try at least one from this list and then, once you get comfortable, try some more.
Remember, everybody has different needs, so do what will work best for you. If you need help organizing your devices, feel free to reach out to us. Contact a Computer Corner Tech Advisor today for personalized advice on boosting productivity.
Article used with permission from The Technology Press.Â