Apple® Mac computers are beloved for their stable operating systems, resistance to viruses, and sleek visual elements. It’s therefore no surprise that they’re widely used by professionals, freelancers, students, and countless other individuals for important tasks. If you use your Mac to work, here are a few things you can do to minimize distractions and focus on the task at hand.

5 Ways to Minimize Distractions on a Mac Computer

1. Clean Up Your Desktop

A cluttered desktop is distracting and challenging to navigate. Instead of keeping dozens of folders and files visible, keep all of them neatly tucked away in a single folder. From your desktop, hit command and “N” on your keyboard to create a new folder. Then, hit command and “A” to select all files and folders, deselecting the new folder with your mouse. Drag all of the files and folders into the new one to clean off your desktop quickly.

2. Keep Dock Apps to a Minimum

On Mac desktop computers and laptops, the dock is the bar of applications that runs along the bottom of the screen. It’s useful for providing quick access to the apps you use most frequently. However, it can be a distraction while you’re working. Remove any apps that aren’t essential to work by right-clicking the app and removing them from the dock.

3. Disable Time-Sucking Websites

Social media platforms, news outlets, online shops, and other websites that distract you from your work are all too easy to navigate to when you’re procrastinating. If temptation is too great to resist, consider using a program to block you from visiting these sites temporarily. SelfControl is one app that works seamlessly with Apple Macs.

4. Use a Timer

While periods of uninterrupted work are essential for getting tasks done, you can’t expect to go hours on end without a few short breaks. Timer for Mac is free to download and will allow you to set aside blocks of time for work periods. You can also use it for breaks—sometimes, just five minutes of browsing is enough to have you coming back refreshed.

5. Leverage Spotlight

Spotlight is a Mac-exclusive feature that allows you to quickly locate files and apps. By minimizing the amount of time you spend searching for the files you need, you’ll have more time to actually focus on work. Simply hit command and space on your keyboard to activate this feature.

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