{"id":2415,"date":"2025-05-22T17:08:10","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/thelearningcurve\/?p=2415"},"modified":"2025-05-22T17:08:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:08:10","slug":"ctrl-alt-declutter-spring-tech-clean-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/thelearningcurve\/?p=2415","title":{"rendered":"Ctrl + Alt + Declutter: Spring Tech Clean-Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spring is finally in the air!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The windows are open at home, and fresh breezes are chasing out that lingering winter funk. Just as this season inspires us to deep clean our living spaces, it\u2019s also the perfect time to give our tech a little refresh.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here are a few simple spring-cleaning tips to help you declutter and revive your digital life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spruce Up Your Email<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Deep-clean your inbox. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delete unnecessary emails, attend to unread messages, and archive those that you may actually need <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one day<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Unsubscribe from clutter.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> We all have those random newsletters or vendor emails that sneak into our inbox, and we\u2019re left wondering, \u201cHow did I even sign up for this?\u201d Now\u2019s the perfect time to hit &#8220;unsubscribe&#8221; and give your inbox some breathing room.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Organize the chaos.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Think of your inbox as your home office\u2014create a file system with folders to store important messages for later consultation. And if you\u2019re anything like me, it\u2019s time to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">actually<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> move the old messages to those organized folders you\u2019ve been meaning to use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Device Declutter<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trim the apps.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Scroll through the apps installed on your phone\/tablet. You might be surprised to see some that you don\u2019t recall downloading. Uninstall apps that you don\u2019t recognize, or that you haven\u2019t used in several months.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nest your apps.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Group your apps into folders\u2014like buckets\u2014for easier access.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead of scrolling through every app on your device, you&#8217;ll find your favorite game faster if it&#8217;s tucked neatly into a \u201cGames\u201d folder.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purge your pictures<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. You know, those blurry, out-of-focus duplicates that were captured as part of a paparazzi-style series. Let them go, keeping the shots that best capture the moment!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Come into the Future<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spruce up software.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Check for updates on your devices \u2013 all of them! You know\u2026the ones you\u2019ve been putting off. We all get notifications about updating our computer operating system or phone system, which requires several minutes of downtime. Take the time this spring to run all the updates. Don\u2019t forget to update your apps as well. Your devices will thank you for it!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to cleaning up your personal tech, Sakai will also undergo some tidying up. Project sites are reviewed each spring, and those with no activity in 18 months are candidates for deletion. Site owners will be notified before the deletion and have the option to retain the site. Retired sites will be deleted on <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Friday, May 30, 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Please review <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luc.edu\/its\/learningtechnologies\/learningtechnologies\/sakai\/retentionpolicies\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sakai<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Retention Policies<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for more information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As everything outdoors returns to life in spring, it\u2019s a great time to get a fresh start in all aspects of your life. Updating your technology may seem like a mundane, thankless job. But I assure you, once it\u2019s done, it\u2019ll be as gratifying as cleaning out your closets\u2014a daunting task that provides great satisfaction upon completion!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is finally in the air!\u00a0 The windows are open at home, and fresh breezes are chasing out that lingering winter funk. 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