I Didn't Know I Could Be This Productive With Windows 11
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Summary
Focus sessions in the clock app in Windows 11, which adheres to the Pomodoro technique, can help you focus and be more productive
This method segments work into intense intervals with short breaks in between
You can set each session to last between 30 and 240 minutes, and up to eight breaks in total
When a focus session is active, a timer appears on your screen, Do Not Disturb is enabled, and unnecessary notifications are blocked
You can quickly launch a focus session using the notification panel and shortcuts, rather than having to open the Clock app each time
Windows 11’s Do Not Disturb feature allows you to mute notifications and maintain your focus when working
You can still access all notifications in the notification panel afterwards, and you can choose to enable priority notifications from selected apps even when Do Not Disturb is enabled
Changing your power settings can also boost productivity, and Windows 11 offers three power modes for this: Best Performance, Balanced, and Best Power Efficiency
Balanced mode is the default setting and automatically adjusts your computer’s performance based on what you’re doing, boosting the CPU when necessary or conserving power when it’s not
