You may need to check specific notifications to keep up with the workflow. The solution is Focus on Windows 11. You just need to enable this feature; select the notifications you want to hide and view. The hidden notifications will stay in the notification center; you can check them after finishing your work. So, here’s how to use Focus on Windows 11.
How to Use Focus in Windows 11
How to Use Focus in Windows 11
After the latest 22H2 update, Microsoft integrated Focus with the Clock app. So, you can access focus from the Clock app. But it’s not the only access point. You can also access it via the quick settings and the settings app on Windows 11.
Quick Settings
Windows Settings App
Another access point is the Windows Settings app.
Clock App
As Microsoft has integrated Focus with the Clock app, you can start a focus session using the Clock app too.
Navigating Through Focus Settings on Windows 11
Navigating Through Focus Settings on Windows 11
You can also customise your focus session in multiple ways. Multiple options in the Focus settings menu can make the experience even better. You can access focus settings from the Clock app, but you can also do it from Windows Settings.
Settings App
Accessing Focus settings via the Settings app will enable you to deactivate different notification features. These are purely to enhance the experience by reducing distractions.
Clock App
The Clock app also has multiple Focus settings. You can change the focus duration, end of the session and break sounds, and Spotify and To Do integration from here.
How to Integrate Spotify and Microsoft To Do in the Focus Sessions
How to Integrate Spotify and Microsoft To Do in the Focus Sessions
You can also enhance the Focus Session experience with Spotify integration for listening to music or podcasts during the session. There’s also Microsoft To Do integration if you want to check off tasks one-by-one upon completion. Here’s what to need to do for Spotify integration.
Use Focus Daily Progress on Windows 11
Use Focus Daily Progress on Windows 11
In order to make the focus sessions even more effective, Microsoft has added the daily progress widget. This feature tracks all your focus sessions and helps you to become more productive. It’s a challenge for yourself. But the default settings can be too much for first-timers. So, it needs to be changed. Here’s how to do it.
What is Focus mode on Windows 11?
Focus is a new Windows 11 feature that reduces distractions and helps the user to become more productive. Microsoft integrated it with the Clock app. But this is not the successor of Focus Assist on Windows 10. It is a new addition. The Do Not Disturb mode is the successor of Focus Assist.
Is there a Do Not Disturb mode on Windows 11?
Yes, Windows 11 has a dedicated Do Not Disturb mode. You can access it from the settings. Settings » Notifications » Do Not Disturb. Toggle the switch to enable/disable the mode.
Final Words
Final Words
Focus is a great way to start your journey if you want to become more productive. Microsoft did an excellent job with this feature. Also, it is technically called Focus Sessions but is popularly known as Focus. But do not confuse it with Focus Assist. Focus Assist was a feature on Windows 10. Now, it is known as Do Not Disturb.
