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Add hours to your day with these PC hacks

Because there are only so many hours in a workday, it’s vital to make the most of your time. If distracting websites, unorganized files, and cluttered inboxes prevent you from getting work done, follow these tips to better manage your time and stay productive at work. Monitor productivity levels Start by tracking how much work… Continue reading Add hours to your day with these PC hacks

Simple PC tricks to improve your productivity

Your desktop or laptop may have the applications you need for work, but it also features so many on-screen distractions that it’s easy for you to lose focus on important tasks. Here are a few tricks to help you avoid distractions at work and boost your productivity. Monitor productivity levels Start by tracking how much… Continue reading Simple PC tricks to improve your productivity

Sluggish PC? These desktop decluttering tips can help

Everyone needs a fast, reliable PC to work and be productive. A slow computer, however, negatively affects your productivity. One of the many causes of a sluggish computer is a cluttered desktop. Learn the fixes that will help improve your PC’s speed. Do a bit of recon Before you go on a deleting spree, sort… Continue reading Sluggish PC? These desktop decluttering tips can help

Make your desktop clutter-free with these tips

Filling your desktop with shortcuts to files and applications may seem practical because it lets you quickly access what you need. But when more than half of your desktop screen is filled with icons, your productivity can be affected. You may end up wasting time finding a file or opening a program. You can avoid… Continue reading Make your desktop clutter-free with these tips

Get more work done by getting rid of desktop clutter

A cluttered computer desktop can hamper productivity. When a bunch of files, folders, and applications are fighting for space on your desktop, it can be difficult to look for the ones you need. You may not realize it, but the clutter affects the way you work and slows you down. Follow these tips to get… Continue reading Get more work done by getting rid of desktop clutter

A little desktop tidiness goes a long way

You may have the habit of putting apps and files that need your immediate attention on your desktop, but not of deleting or moving these to their proper folders when you’re through with them. What you end up with is a mess that makes it hard to find what you need and easy to lose… Continue reading A little desktop tidiness goes a long way

Out of sight, out of mind (so clear your desktop now)

It’s simple, really: if your desktop is messy, then it’s more difficult to use. Don’t waste time and energy struggling to function — literally clean up your act by heeding our tips on decluttering your desktop. 1. Arrange, sort, and prioritize Before you go about deleting everything from your desktop, think about what you really… Continue reading Out of sight, out of mind (so clear your desktop now)

Like in physical spaces, desktops need order, too

Imagine a workstation with papers, folders, food, and electronics all strewn around, then having to scour through everything to find an unlabeled thumb drive containing an important sales report. This is practically the same hassle you and your staff suffer when you have cluttered desktops. Suffering is optional, so choose tidiness and follow these simple… Continue reading Like in physical spaces, desktops need order, too

Productivity-boosting tips for PC users

We all want to be more productive. Business gurus emphasize the importance of time management and taking breaks to avoid burnout. But aside from motivating yourself to work efficiently, there are plenty of tools that help increase your daily output. If you work in front of a computer all day, check out these productivity-boosting tips.… Continue reading Productivity-boosting tips for PC users

Simple PC tricks to improve your productivity

Working in front of a computer has its pros and cons. There are many useful work applications that are available on your desktop or laptop. But there are also so many distractions on-screen vying for your attention that it’s easy for you to lose focus on important tasks. Here are a few tricks to avoid… Continue reading Simple PC tricks to improve your productivity