How Hiding Your Taskbar Can Improve Focus and Productivity
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Summary
Hiding your taskbar, perhaps an unlikely solution, can aid productivity according to the writer, as it eliminates a frequent source of distraction.
The constant visibility of the taskbar tempts users to switch to other apps or check notifications, preventing focused concentration.
Although it can feel like going backwards to make the taskbar less accessible, the friction this creates can strengthen concentration by reducing the urge to multitask.
This extra step when opening apps can stop users from switching software unnecessarily, and leads to a more intentional approach.
The writer appreciates this functionality so much that they previously installed third-party software to achieve it, highlighting its effectiveness in increasing productivity.
In conclusion, it is suggested that trying this approach may have worthwhile results, as the net increase in time taken to complete a task caused by the reduction in distractions more than makes up for it.
