The WorkBuddy blog
Fewer Reels. Fewer tabs. More done.
Practical guides to staying focused at your desk, written by the person who built a cat to keep him off Instagram.
How to Stop Watching Instagram Reels at Work (Without Deleting Instagram)
Reels are built to be hard to stop. Here are practical ways to keep them out of your workday while still using Instagram for messages and friends.
How to Block YouTube Shorts on Chrome (and Keep Regular YouTube)
You need YouTube for tutorials and talks, not an endless Shorts feed. Here are the ways to hide or block Shorts on desktop Chrome, and the catch most guides miss.
Cute Desktop Pets for Windows 11 (and What Each One Is Good For)
Desktop pets are back. Here's a friendly tour of the best-known ones for Windows, from chaotic geese to typing cats, and how to pick one that won't get in your way.
How to Close Unused Tabs Automatically in Chrome
Forgotten tabs slow you down and clutter your head. Here's how to get Chrome to deal with them automatically, using built-in settings and a few extensions.
The Pomodoro Technique, Simply Explained (and How to Actually Stick With It)
25 minutes of focus, 5 minutes of rest. Here's how the Pomodoro Technique works, why it helps, and the small tweaks that make it stick past day three.
How to Stop Doomscrolling: 8 Small Changes That Actually Work
Doomscrolling isn't a character flaw, it's a design problem. These eight small, realistic changes help you scroll less without quitting social media entirely.
5 Easy Ways to Set a Quick Reminder on Windows 11
"Remind me in 10 minutes" should be instant. Here are five ways to set a quick reminder or timer on Windows 11, from built-in apps to your desk companion.
Too Many Tabs Open? A 10-Minute Reset That Actually Sticks
Fifty tabs, no idea which one you need? Here's a quick, guilt-free tab reset and a few habits to stop the pile from growing back.
How to Stay Focused Working From Home: 9 Practical Habits
No commute, no colleagues watching, and the internet one click away. Nine realistic habits that help you actually focus when you work from home.
How to Keep Private Stuff Hidden When You Share Your Screen
Before your next Zoom, Meet or Teams call, a few quick settings stop notifications, tabs and personal apps from showing up on your screen share.