distraction-free

Configure Focus Assist (Win10) and Focus Sessions (Win11) for Distraction-Free Work Difficulty: Beginner | Time Required: 15 minutes Introduction We all get distracted by pop-ups, chat pings, and noisy apps when trying to concentrate. Windows provides built-in tools — Focus Assist on Windows 10...

I learned to treat the terminal as my writing room: no floating toolbars, no Ribbon, just text, and the muscle memory of a keyboard—this is the core claim a Windows Central writer makes for why they compose everything inside a terminal rather than in Microsoft Word, and it’s an argument that has...

Attending meetings remotely has become a daily norm for professionals, students, and even casual users alike. But as essential as it is to join online meetings on time, being prepared for them—technically and mentally—can make all the difference. Windows 11 users, in particular, are often...

For many users, watching YouTube videos through the official website has become increasingly frustrating due to relentless advertisements, autoplaying recommendations, and an ever-expanding collection of distracting content types scattered around every video frame. While YouTube tries to keep...

In today’s hyper-connected digital world, staying productive can be a challenge—especially when a constant barrage of alerts and system updates disrupts your focus. Windows provides you with powerful tools to manage notifications and silence nonessential alerts using its built-in Do Not Disturb...

As many of us have experienced, the familiar beep of our devices is often a call to action, whether we're on a plane, in a meeting, or simply trying to enjoy some peace and quiet. Enter Airplane Mode—that nifty little toggle designed to temporarily halt all wireless communications. But how does...

With the advent of Windows 11, Microsoft made significant shifts in the interface and user experience compared to Windows 10. One such change is the introduction of hover cards for taskbar applications, which displays a preview of the app when the user hovers over its icon. While some users may...

We’re eight days to launch! Next up in our series where we’re talking about cool features in Windows 10 is Microsoft Edge. The all-new browser designed to go beyond browsing to help you do more on the web. With inking capabilities built-in, you can write* or type directly on webpages and share...

As part of its "Building Windows 8" blog series, Redmond has been doling inside info on apps like Mail and People , and now it's Calendar's turn in the spotlight. Steven Sinofsky blogged that one of the primary marks was to serve up a clear view of your life, and the team wanted Calendar to be...