Working from home requires responsibility because it’s easy to get distracted. Your laptop is optimized for your personal needs, and you’ll want to make a few upgrades to stay on track and work efficiently. Here are a few helpful tips to enhance the way you work at home.

How to Improve Your Computer for At-Home Working

1. Reduce Distractions

Updates from Instagram, Facebook, shopping sites, and news platforms can be a constant distraction. Disable these popups by altering the preferences in the notification settings menu.

You can also use blocking apps while working. Certain programs, like Offtime, FocusMe, and Freedom, can pause access to social sites and other pages where you can get distracted. Activate these during the work hours so you can focus.

2. Get Organized

If you use a lot of tabs and windows for work, keep them organized to prevent yourself from feeling overwhelmed. Use a split view to see two windows side by side on the same screen. You can also connect a laptop or tablet to a monitor via HDMI cable. This setup will give you two or more screens that can be viewed simultaneously.

3. Learn Shortcuts

Shortcuts are a simple way to improve your workflow, especially if you’re using a trackpad. If you’re writing a document, save time by using COMMAND+X to cut, COMMAND+V to paste, and COMMAND+Z to undo a mistake. If you’re researching, use COMMAND+F to search for specific keywords on a page, COMMAND+TAB to bounce between tabs, and COMMAND+C to copy text.

Keep your equipment in top condition to ensure it’s always functioning when you need it. If your laptop needs to be serviced, turn to Experimax of Huntington Beach in Fountain Valley, CA. These professionals have experience fixing both Apple® and PC products, and they offer a 90-day warranty on all repairs. If your equipment can’t be saved, they’ll help you choose an affordable, certified pre-owned replacement. For more information about their services, visit the website or call (714) 716-5005.

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