Windows 10 tools that will increase your productivity

These features built into Windows 10 transform you into a power user.

Want to make the most of your working day, minimise distractions and optimise your workflow? You no longer need to search the internet for third-party add-ons and apps, because the Windows 10 operating system has everything you need.

Microsoft has included a number of productivity tools in Windows 10 that simplify work, allow you to easily organise your workspace, see things faster at a glance and be faster overall.

Learn how to use the built-in features of Windows 10 to get the most out of your computer for work.

1. organise your work better with multiple desktops

To work on several projects at the same time, you need a way to separate them. Therefore, you should use the multi-desktop function of Microsoft Windows 10.

This handy tool gives you a separate workspace for each of your projects, so you can keep things separate.

To set up multiple desktops in Windows 10

• Locate the Task View button in the taskbar and click on it. Use the key combination Win + Tab to call up all open windows in Windows 10.
• At the top left you should see a button labelled New Desktop. Click on it to create a new virtual desktop.
• To switch between desktops, open the task view again and click on the desired desktop.

2. optimise the process with the Snap Assist function

This option allows you to "snap" open windows to specific parts of the screen for more comfortable customisation and smoother multitasking.
You can snap an open window by clicking on its title bar and dragging it to the left or right edge of the screen. An outline appears showing how the window will snap. You can do this with the keyboard by pressing Win + left arrow key or Win + right arrow key in Windows 10.

3. keyboard shortcut

Every power user should take advantage of Windows 10's handy keyboard shortcuts, because they make life much easier with just a few keystrokes. And Windows 10 has a host of built-in keyboard shortcuts to help you be more productive in everything from spreadsheets and text documents to organising your files and switching between tasks.

Here is the list of useful Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts you need to know if speed is your top priority.

• Ctrl + C = Copy
• Ctrl + V = Paste
• F2 Rename the selected file or folder.
• Ctrl + Shift + N Create a new folder.
• Alt + Tab Quickly switch between open windows.
• Ctrl + W Close the selected file or window.
• Print screen button Create a screen shot.
• Win key + Print screen Take a screenshot and save it in the "Screenshots" folder.

4. use a night light to reduce eye fatigue.

Light at the blue end of the spectrum is known to disrupt sleep patterns and throw the body's biological clock off its natural rhythm. This handy feature reduces the amount of blue light entering your eyes and reduces eye fatigue.

Configure the Night Light option in Windows 10:

• Go to the Start menu and click on Settings, the gear icon on the left.
• Windows Start Menu Settings
• Navigate to System and then to the Display tab on the left.
• Navigate to the Windows system settings
• From here you can activate and deactivate the night light function.
• Switching the night light on and off
• You can even customise the settings of the night light by changing the colour temperature and the light duration of the night light.

Do not confuse this function with dark mode. Both have their differences and using them together can save your eyes from unnecessary strain.

5. access your files from anywhere with OneDrive.

With One Drive, you can access all your important files wherever you are, across multiple devices, whether you're using your laptop at home or your desktop at work. To help you do this, Microsoft has integrated a free cloud service into Windows 10.

6. use OneNote for quick notes

OneNote is the note-taking feature built into Windows 10 that lets you jot down just about anything. Taking notes in a meeting or saving interesting things from the internet is much easier now.

7. minimise interruptions with Focus Assist

Focus Assist, which was called Silent Hours in previous versions of Windows 10, allows you to temporarily pause or hide distracting updates. This way, you can focus on your task without being interrupted by notifications.

Enabling the Focus Assistant in Windows 10 is simple and can be customised to your liking. This includes only allowing certain notifications in case an urgent work message arrives and you want to trigger alerts.

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