Digital clutter is real – whether it’s that inbox that you can never seem to clear, or a bunch of digital photos that you want to sort out (someday). Managing digital clutter need not be an insurmountable task, especially with useful tools like Parallels Toolbox. Here are three handy tips for you to consider.
Tip #1: Get a Handle on Your Inbox
Email can be both bane and boon. While on one hand it’s easier than ever to connect with friends, colleagues and customers in different time-zones through email, it’s also easier than ever to let your inbox get out of control. Newsletters, promotional materials, spam, multiple emails from your annoying colleagues who insist on cc-ing you in every little matter; email is truly a #firstworldproblem. Whether smarter inbox management strategy, or setting aside specific hours in your calendar for email, there are more ways than one to turn your inbox back into a productivity tool.
Tip #2: Manage the Programs on Your Computer
While this might seem like a no-brainer, keeping a handle on the apps and programs installed on your computer is important. Uninstall the apps that you aren’t using any more; this allows you to reclaim precious disk space with Parallels Toolbox easily; for Mac users, you can even uninstall programs with just one click.
Tip #3: Nuke Temporary Files
Most of our apps create temporary files that help with day-to-day operations, especially with those apps that we use often. On the plus side, if you urgently need some disk space back, clearing out your temporary files is a quick and easy remedy. The ‘Clean Drive’ tool on Parallels Toolbox allows you to clear out all that digital crud from multiple locations in one fell swoop, instead of you having to clear them app by app.
Getting rid of your digital clutter isn’t a one-off process. However, with solutions like Parallels Toolbox, what used to be a tedious chore can now be conveniently taken care of with a few clicks of the mouse.
What’s your favourite tip to tackling digital clutter? If you’d like some help with managing digital clutter on your end, let us know so we can send a copy of Parallels Toolbox your way.
