Over 97% of people objectively lose productivity when switching context, even when subjectively believing they are handling it well.

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Multitasking feels better on Linux because nothing is trying to steal your focus or reset your flow.

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The modern world celebrates the multitasker. We praise those who can answer emails while on conference calls, scroll social media during TV shows, and text while walking. But behind this apparent ...

In an effort to squeeze more time out of your busy day, do you find yourself trying to knock out two or three tasks at one time? Perhaps you’re regularly doing the “task tango” by typing an email, ...

Researchers have repeatedly found that multi-tasking actually reduces productivity, but new links are now connecting multi-tasking with memory loss. Retaining information and building memory may ...

Sometimes my head hurts. Usually it's precipitated by a period of time when I'm in a state of multi-tasking chaos. I come to that state quite naturally. Those of you who know me know that I'm the ...

It has been said, "Multi-tasking means screwing everything up simultaneously." Many fire service leaders believe they have mastered the art of multi-tasking and become more effective in every area of ...

Does this describe you? While you are on a teleconference call you are writing up your quarterly report, checking your email, and texting your friend about where you are meeting for lunch. You would ...