Spring Cleaning: How to Declutter Your Digital Life with These Tips 

Thursday 04/03/2025

This time in the semester can get pretty hectic, making it more important to keep your physical and digital life organized. A spring cleaning ritual could help declutter your digital life and make your digital spaces more secure. We have compiled a list of tips to help you declutter your digital life. 

  • Refresh your passwords 

Updating your passwords is a great first step when cleaning up your digital space. Verify your passwords are unique so you are less likely to encounter a compromise or data breach. Additionally, ensure you enable multi-factor authentication to add an extra layer of protection to your accounts.  

  • Make any necessary updates to your devices 

Updating your devices cannot only enhance the device’s performance but also protect you from any bugs within your system. These updates are meant to patch your system to protect it from vulnerabilities while making your experience smoother and faster. Regularly check for updates and perform updates when prompted by your device.  

  • Declutter your desktop 

Now is the perfect time to organize your desktop by arranging your files into folders, deleting unnecessary apps and files. One way of doing so is by emptying your recycle bin. This will make your files easy to find and maximize storage across your devices.  

  • Review privacy settings 

Checking your privacy settings regularly can help manage your data and guarantee your information is not being shared with apps across your phone. As many apps evolve, their privacy settings may change resulting in your personal information being shared without your permission. To avoid this, regularly review your privacy settings to secure your information.  

  • Uninstall unused apps 

Odds are you have installed an app for a single use and then forgot about it. These apps take up valuable storage space, drain your battery life and may pose a security risk. Take the time to sift through your apps and uninstall any you are not currently using.  

  • Streamline your subscriptions 

Just like unused apps, many people have subscriptions they no longer use. If you've ever signed up for a free trial and forgotten to cancel, you're not alone. Now is the perfect time to review your active subscriptions, keep the ones that add value and cancel the rest. Streamlining your digital life will help keep things organized and clutter-free. 

By following these tips, you can ensure that your digital life is clutter-free as we head into spring. Your digital life is just as important to organize as your physical one so make sure to use these tips and keep your devices organized and secure. Need help decluttering your digital devices? FSU ITS is here to help you stay organized and safe online!