This unlikely Windows app stopped my phone from ruining my workday
The author discovered Windows Phone Link, a built‑in Windows 11 app that syncs a phone to a PC, and used it to limit phone distractions during work. By routing critical notifications through Phone Link, he kept his phone out of reach while still staying informed. This change led to noticeably higher focus and productivity throughout his workday.
- ▪After moving to Windows 11, the author enabled Phone Link to connect his Android phone to his computer.
- ▪Phone Link allowed him to filter which notifications he received, reducing the urge to check his phone frequently.
- ▪The author found that even brief, repeated phone checks disrupted his concentration and caused extended doom‑scrolling sessions.
- ▪Using Phone Link, he maintained access to important updates without the physical phone, resulting in faster task completion and fewer interruptions.
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