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8 tips to prevent ICT stress

Are you just working in that important file, just a few more lines and it's ready to send. Does the file no longer respond! Unfortunately, a lot has changed in the document since the last backup, leaving a large portion of the document missing. How frustrating is that! Your time is already so precious and now has to be used twice this way, when it could have been avoided. With our tips, you will ensure that this does not happen again and you can work more effectively.

1. Keep time between meetings

Is your day completely packed with meetings? Then this day sometimes feels like a race. You do not relax and at some point you no longer have the full concentration to focus during the meetings. Plan time in between meetings to catch your breath. During that time you can take note of all the insights from the previous meeting and prepare for the next meeting. You can also schedule time for short breaks, study time or focus time. With Microsoft Viva, a Teams app, you can easily reserve time for focus time. During this reserved block, your status is changed to Focus. With Focus status, you get only urgent notifications or notifications from priority contacts. This reduces distractions and allows you to focus better on your work.

2. Schedule time to prepare meetings

Uw agenda staat bomvol, waardoor u geen tijd heeft om de meeting voor te bereiden. U gaat onvoorbereid de meeting in. Hierdoor haalt u niet alles uit de meeting, wat u natuurlijk wel wilt. Dit kan bijdragen aan ICT stress. Het is daarom van belang om tijd voor de meetings in te plannen. Door tijd te reserveren voor uw meeting, zorgt u ervoor dat uw collega’s u minder snel lastig vallen. Zo heeft u tijd om de agendapunten te noteren of te bekijken en (eventuele) vragen op te schrijven. Wist u dat u in Microsoft Teams meetings kunt opnemen? U kunt hierdoor makkelijk de meeting terugkijken en belangrijke punten opschrijven.

3. Plan a week ahead

Are you struggling to meet your deadlines? You have a to-do list full of tasks but can't find the time to complete them. Then at the end of the week, look to the next week. Schedule time for your tasks so they don't get forgotten. Should something change in your schedule, adjust it in time. This will prevent tasks from lying around and piling up. With Microsoft To Do, you can easily prioritize and organize your day.

4. Use the latest software

Software kan uw effectiviteit negatief beïnvloeden. U wilt een programma gebruiken, maar het duurt erg lang voordat het is opgestart. Hierdoor verliest u kostbare tijd die u aan andere werkzaamheden had kunnen besteden. Dit kan leiden tot frustratie en bijdragen aan ICT stress. Zonde, want dit probleem is eenvoudig te voorkomen. Software wordt voortdurend verbeterd en bijgewerkt om beter samen te werken met de nieuwste hardware en besturingssystemen. Daarom is het belangrijk om uw software regelmatig te updaten en ervoor te zorgen dat deze compatibel blijft

5. Keep your files and data safe with a backup

Does your computer ever crash while working on an important document? Or have you ever accidentally deleted a file? With a backup, you are always 1-0 ahead! Whatever happens: human error, a program that gets stuck or even a cyber-attack. A recent backup restores your files, leaving you little extra time. In fact, you can continue working on the documents from your backup. Want to protect your files from these types of situations? Back up all your important files and data regularly.

6. Maintain hardware for optimal operation

You are just enjoying working in a program when the computer crashes and you have to restart the computer. In the meantime, your files have not been saved, so you have lost all your data. Or you start up the Internet and the Web page keeps loading. Do you run into these kinds of problems every day? Then it's time to have your computer or laptop serviced! Your computer or laptop needs maintenance every year to keep it working optimally. Perform regular updates and have your computer cleaned up. This prevents unnecessary failures and keeps your computer or laptop working optimally. We are happy to help you keep your hardware working optimally and provide your computer or laptop with annual maintenance.

7. Replace old computers or laptops

Werkt uw computer of laptop nog steeds niet optimaal na een onderhoudsbeurt? Dan is het wellicht tijd voor nieuwe hardware. Verouderde computers of laptops kunnen uw effectiviteit aanzienlijk verminderen en bijdragen aan ICT stress. Trage prestaties, beperkte opslagruimte en incompatibiliteit met de nieuwste software of updates kunnen frustraties veroorzaken. Daarnaast verhoogt verouderde hardware het risico op beveiligingsincidenten door kwetsbaarheden in oudere software. Door te investeren in moderne hardware, werkt u sneller, efficiënter en met minder stress, terwijl u geniet van verbeterde beveiliging en functionaliteit. Is uw hardware toe aan vervanging? Kom bij ons langs voor een vrijblijvend advies gesprek of bestel direct online.

8. Schedule focus time

We all know that it is difficult to schedule time for these items. After all, there is always something to do that is more important. But as you have seen, there can be major consequences to this. Therefore, plan time in your calendar each year to carry out the above items.

Do you want to increase effectiveness within your company? We are happy to help you purchase new hardware, software and maintain your hardware. Please contact us for a free consultation.

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