This surprisingly useful Windows 11 tool helps me block distractions - and get more done

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Windows 11 Focus Sessions consolidate key productivity tools.
• It replaces multiple apps for timers, tasks, and habit tracking.
• The tool snoozes notifications when enabled.

I get a lot done on my computer, but the same productivity tool also provides distractions galore. When work and recreation are both digital, it's hard to draw the line and stay focused on work. That issue explains why I spent time chasing productivity hacks, relying on to-do lists, Pomodoro timers, browser extensions that filtered known distractions, and other purpose-built tools, all while listening to music to drown out background noise.

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However, this complex approach seems unnecessary now, since Microsoft baked a simple tool, known as Focus Mode, into the Windows 11Clock app that...

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