Print this page Clean Up Your Digital Life: Declutter Your Devices

Is your phone, tablet or computer becoming cluttered with old apps, unwanted downloads, duplicate photos and things you no longer need? In this practical, beginner-friendly workshop, learn simple ways to tidy your digital life and make your devices easier to use. You will look at what is taking up space, remove things you no longer need, organise apps and photos, clear unnecessary downloads and reduce everyday digital clutter. We will also look at what you should think twice about deleting, so you can clean up with greater confidence.

Bring your own phone, tablet or laptop and give your device a useful digital spring clean while you learn.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Understanding digital clutter and where it builds up
• Checking how much storage space is being used
• Removing unwanted apps safely
• Tidying and arranging apps for easier access
• Finding and removing unnecessary downloads
• Simple ways to organise your photo collection
• Understanding the Recycle Bin, Trash and Recently Deleted
• Tidying browser downloads, bookmarks and unnecessary tabs
• Reviewing notifications that create unnecessary distractions
• Developing simple habits to prevent digital clutter building up again

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Identify common sources of digital clutter on their devices
• Check available storage and understand what is using it
• Find and remove unnecessary downloads, screenshots and other unwanted items
• Apply simple techniques to organise photos and documents
• Make more informed decisions about what should and should not be deleted
• Reduce unnecessary browser and notification clutter
• Develop simple habits for keeping their devices organised
• Feel more confident maintaining their phone, tablet or computer independently