Windows 11 is getting new Focus tools to boost productivity

Date:
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:55:06 +0000

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Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is getting a new integrated focus timer to boost productivity.

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Focus Assist has been a tentpole feature in Windows 11 , and thanks to a new update, they're improving it further from today (April 5), after Microsoft announcing it at its event , thanks to the introduction of an integrated
focus timer.

First introduced in Windows 10, Microsofts Focus Assist tools have been a useful ally in the war against notification vying to steal your attention
away from work, games, and media.

Working similarly to your phone's alert slider and settings, Focus Assist allows you to filter out some or all of the notifications and alerts that could pop up and steal your attention away from whatever you are meant to be doing, so long as you remember to turn it on in the first place. Increasing your Focus further

Thankfully that should not be as much of a problem anymore, as Windows 11
will soon be getting an integrated focus timer that is able to schedule dedicated blocks of focus time into your schedule based on your calendar and working habits for the week.

Previously this useful Focus tool has only been available to customers of Microsofts paid Viva Insights program, which helps users build better working habits, so it is great to see the feature roll out to all users across
Windows 11 who want to be more productive.

Currently, users looking to maximize their productivity and get the most out of Focus Assist have had to rely on setting up automatic timers or conditions upon which Focus Assist would activate, such as when a second monitor is connected or when you are playing a game. Our pick of thebest Windows laptops in 2022 so far



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