2. Rationalise your online filing system For me, this involves putting orphaned documents into folders and deleting folders I don't need any more. This can be a daunting task. But if you haven't looked in a folder since 2006 it's almost certain it can go. But make sure you keep any financial information you need for tax purposes. 3. Uninstall software you don't use Software you no longer use is slowing down your computer. So get rid of tools you simply no longer need. Make sure you follow the instructions when uninstalling​ a piece of software so you get rid of it properly. Ask a tech head if unsure. 4. Clean up your desktop

This is one thing I'm not too bad at. Each Friday I delete or file anything I have saved on my desktop. There's nothing worse than opening my computer to be confronted with a load of files that I no longer need. It immediately tells me I have lost control of admin. 5. Reduce the number of Google Alerts I have a Google Alert for everything under the sun because it's part of my job to keep up with the news agenda. But I often forget to turn them off when a project has finished. By turning off the alerts you no longer need you'll free up your inbox considerably. 6. Unsubscribe​ Make it a practice to unsubscribe​ from emails you don't want to receive as soon as they hit your inbox. I'm going through this process at the moment and I reckon I receive at least 30 fewer emails a day, if not more. It's especially beneficial when you open up your computer first thing in the morning not to be bombarded with 20 emails you're only going to delete immediately.

7. Manage your bookmarks Delete any bookmarks for web pages you don't regularly use, especially from your bookmark bar. It means you'll get much quicker access to the websites that you do need to use on a daily basis. 8. Try to use one password for everything It's pretty easy to devise a password eight figures long or more that includes one upper case letter, a number and a symbol. Dream one up and try to use it across every business account – maybe choose a different one for your internet banking and PayPal​ accounts, however. You don't want hackers guessing your password and using it to get to your hard-earned funds. 9. Reconsider your online networking

If you love LinkedIn​ groups and have plenty of time to spend contributing to them, great. But if you don't really have time to be an active member it may be time to think about taking yourself out of these groups, so you don't waste time reading everyone else's responses without having the time to voice your own opinion. 10. Chuck out unused cords I have bags of cords and I have no idea what they belong to. No doubt they were for computers and gadgets long retired or stolen. If you haven't used a cord in a year, chances are you'll never use it again. Recycle them if possible. Make it a practice to unsubscribe from emails you don't want to receive as soon as they hit your inbox. What are your tips for utterly decluttering​ your digital life?

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