Digital spring cleaning
Apr 8, 2025, 7:00 AM | Updated: 10:28 am
In today’s world, spring cleaning doesn’t just apply to your house or yard. Experts say it’s a great time to do a little digital spring cleaning. The average American has:
- 1,044 unread email
- 12 unread text messages
- 17 unread social media notifications
- 11 unread app messages
- 15 open browser tabs
- 9 unused smartphone apps
- Two pending software updates
Keep in mind that’s 1,044 unread emails, not unanswered.
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Around 77 percent of the people surveyed said that their digital clutter negatively impacts their life. So, since it’s spring, maybe think about spreading your spring cleaning efforts to the digital arena.
