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Disconnect Completely During ‘Quiet Hours’ To Boost Your Productivity
The idea of multitasking sounds great, but it’s actually highly inefficient. Try putting your phone down between certain hours, ignore those work emails, and you’ll actually give yourself less work.
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Download And Install The 64-Bit Version Of Office 365
There is a general move toward 64-bit software these days, but if you have an Office 365 subscription, you might think there’s only a 32-bit version available. In fact, there is a 64-bit version if you look in the right place.
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Remember To Ask Colleagues Before Using Them In Out-Of-Office Messages
If you’re taking time off work, you’ll probably set up an out-of-office message. You might want to direct queries to one of your colleagues, but don’t forget to ask before signing them up for endless emails.
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Easily Peel French Shallots By Blanching Them In Hot Water
Some food preparation tasks just take too long. If you find peeling French shallots fiddly and time-consuming, blanch them in hot water first and the skins will just slip off.