By Zack Devin
Clutter at home, like clothes in corners and overpacked closets, is noticeable even when overlooked. Digital clutter, however, often goes unseen until it slows devices or hides important emails. Just as physical decluttering is good for our minds and homes, digital decluttering benefits our devices and mental health. Below, we’ll discuss what digital decluttering is and how to stay organized.
Digital clutter refers to the disorganization of devices like phones, computers, and tablets, which slows them down and can stress users. It includes crowded email inboxes, overloaded desktops, and unused apps. Studies show digital clutter can be as anxiety-inducing as physical messes.
Luckily, many tools can help with digital decluttering. Cloud-based storage services allow data removal without loss, while external hard drives or flash drives can store old files, freeing up device space.
Deleting unwanted data, clearing browser history, cache, and cookies, and uninstalling unused apps are effective methods. Keeping software and apps updated is crucial for security and performance. Managing email inboxes by archiving old emails, organizing new ones, and unsubscribing from unnecessary services also helps.
To learn more about how to effectively digitally declutter, please read through the resource highlighted alongside this post.
Digital Declutter & Minimization Guide, was provided by Great Plains Communications, a home internet provider
