Tag: Productivity
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Why India’s Potential Growth Rate Has Been Up by the Economic Survey
Understanding the Economic Survey’s Message The Economic Survey of India, presented ahead of the budget, often serves as a barometer of where the economy could head if policy and macroeconomic conditions cooperate. In recent years, the Survey has highlighted a notable shift: India’s potential growth rate appears to have edged higher. This isn’t a claim…
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Guess Our Screen Time: A Priest, Pensioner, Tech CEO and Teen Share
Introduction: Why talk about screen time? Screen time isn’t just a number on a device. It’s a window into daily rhythms, social interactions, and personal wellbeing. In a world where every ping can pull our attention, four very different people offer a revealing snapshot: a priest, a pensioner, a tech CEO, and Dayeon, a 16-year-old…
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Microsoft Trials New Menu Bar Feature in Windows 11 PowerToys
Overview: A New Menu Bar in Windows 11 PowerToys Microsoft is exploring a fresh productivity feature for Windows 11 through its PowerToys utility. The proposed addition, called the Command Palette Dock, would introduce a compact menu bar designed to provide quick access to a variety of commands, tools, and utilities. This concept aligns with the…
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How to stay focused – insights from a top neuroscientist
Understanding focus: why attention matters Attention is the gateway to memory. According to Dr. Brennan, a leading neuroscientist, long-term focus shapes how well we encode information and later retrieve it. If you’re not paying attention, you’re not consolidating memories — a fact that explains why distractions sweeping through the day can leave tasks unfinished and…
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Microsoft Tests a New Menu Bar in Windows 11 via PowerToys
Overview Microsoft is exploring a fresh user interface enhancement for Windows 11 through its PowerToys utility. The proposed feature, called the Command Palette Dock, would add a dedicated menu bar that acts as a quick-access hub for commands, settings, and actions. While still in the experimental phase, the concept aligns with Microsoft’s ongoing push to…
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How to Stay Focused – Insights from a Top Neuroscientist
Unlocking Focus: Why Attention Matters for Memory Attention is the gateway to solid memory and learning, according to a leading neuroscientist often cited in research and seminars. The idea is simple on the surface: you can’t consolidate information you don’t pay attention to. But translating that idea into daily practice requires practical strategies grounded in…
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Microsoft Tests Windows 11 PowerToys Command Palette Dock for Quick Access
What is the Command Palette Dock? Microsoft is exploring a new feature for Windows 11 through its PowerToys utility, aiming to streamline how users access tools, commands, and settings. The proposed feature, known as the Command Palette Dock, would introduce a centralized, quick-access menu bar similar in spirit to command palettes found in developer tools…
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Singapore Unveils 7 Strategies to Secure Growth and Good Jobs Amid Tariff and AI Threats
Singapore Sets Out 7 Strategies to Safeguard Growth and Jobs Singapore is moving forward with a proactive plan to protect growth and create good jobs in a rapidly changing global economy. As protectionist pressures and rapid advances in artificial intelligence reshape industries, the government has commissioned a comprehensive Economic Strategy Review (ESR). The ESR gathers…
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Generic Approaches Lead Nowhere: Rethinking Economic Strategy for Pakistan
Introduction: Why “Exports First” Isn’t Enough For years, Pakistan’s economic discourse has fixated on exports as the cure-all for macroeconomic imbalances. Policy discussions, budgets, and think‑tank briefs often begin and end with export-led growth. Yet the immediate question remains: why do generic export prescriptions consistently fail to translate into durable improvement? The answer lies in…
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Clawdbot: WhatsApp AI Breakthrough Transforms Work and Finance
What is Clawdbot and why now? Clawdbot is the latest WhatsApp-based artificial intelligence assistant making waves for its ability to handle a spectrum of daily tasks. From booking restaurant reservations to sorting work emails and coordinating children’s homework, the AI claims to operate as a personal helper that lives inside a familiar messaging app. Its…