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5 hacks to utilize during an internet outage to boost your work

Internet disruptions continue to be an occasional occurrence that impairs people’s highly dependent employment.

Maintaining productivity and connectivity needs a steady internet connection. But unplanned internet outages can occur anytime, leaving us sluggish or nonexistent connections.

While it can be annoying, there are methods to continue being productive and get the most out of a poor internet connection.

Some advice to get you through an internet outage

1. Set work priorities

Determine which tasks are essential and urgent first. These could be interacting with clients, submitting reports, or participating in online meetings.

Make sure that the most critical work gets done even during an internet outage by concentrating on essential chores first.

2. Get resources beforehand.

You can operate without an internet connection using the offline modes many productivity tools offer.

For instance, word processors with offline features, such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs, allow you to compose and edit documents with ease.

Similarly, offline task organization and progress tracking options may be available in project management software such as Trello or Asana.

3. Limit activities that use a lot of bandwidth.

If there is an internet outage, download any necessary files or resources in advance.

Documents, spreadsheets, reference books, and research articles may all fall under this category. These resources are easily accessible offline, allowing you to continue working uninterrupted.

4. Optimise browser settings

Avoid bandwidth-intensive tasks during an internet outage, such as streaming high-definition videos or downloading big files.

These actions might slow down the internet so everyone can share the connection. Instead, concentrate on activities that use the least internet bandwidth possible to maximize it for critical work.

Adjusting your browser’s settings can significantly increase performance on a slow internet connection.

To cut down on data usage, you can, for example, utilize browser plugins like ad blockers or deactivate the automatic loading of images.

Additionally, by deleting temporary files that could cause the browser to lag, clearing the cache and cookies on your browser can help speed up browsing.

5. Make use of mobile hotspots and other connections:

If you are close to a café or library or have access to another internet connection, consider using them for meaningful work.

Even though these connections might not have fast speeds, they can give you temporary internet access when needed. 

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