prompter: How do you think I can concentrate on my coming exams and not be distracted by my PC?

assistant: Here are some tips to help you concentrate on your coming exams and reduce distractions from your PC:

1. Create a study plan: Make a study schedule that includes the topics you need to cover and the time you need to spend on each. This will help you stay focused on your goals and avoid distractions.

2. Use a separate study area: Set up a separate study area away from your PC or other distractions. This will help you create a study-friendly environment and reduce the temptation to check your PC.

3. Turn off notifications: Turn off all notifications on your PC or phone to avoid distractions while studying. This will help you stay focused and prevent unnecessary interruptions.

4. Use productivity apps: Use productivity apps like Focus@Will or Forest to help you stay focused while studying. These apps use sound and visuals to keep you on task and away from distractions.

5. Take breaks: Take short breaks between study sessions to recharge your brain and prevent burnout. Use these breaks to stretch, relax, or do something you enjoy that doesn't involve your PC.

By following these tips, you can create an effective study routine and reduce distractions from your PC, which will help you concentrate and perform better on your exams.

prompter: Could you walk me through disabling notifications on my computer, I am getting a lot of notifications from Steam. And when I see that my buddy is online I just want to play Fortnight with him, which is distracting.

assistant: If you are trouble concentrating on your exams you could try the following things:
 - **Learn at the library**. Most universities have a library were students can work in a undistracted manner. They are built in a way that makes concentration easier and reduces distractions. You won't have access to your computer there, but maybe you can bring a laptop or use the libraries PCs.
 - Learn **in your university or school**. Many universities and schools have free open rooms or offer learning groups. Being in a school building primes your brain to concentrate, because you are in a **working environment**. Maybe you can also learn together with friends so you can exchange information on topics you don't understand.
 - If you have to stay at home, maybe you could find other ways to **hold yourself accountable**, like Pomodoro timers, Discord learning groups, etc.
 - **Set yourself goals**. It is important to **break down** the exam material into sections, and break down the sections into tasks. This way you know what to focus on. Give yourself a time limit like 45 minutes of working on a section, to ensure you will **work more efficiently and focused** on it.
 - **Try out more learning techniques**. If you often get distracted while learning, you might be trying the wrong technique. Research learning techniques on how to really read textbooks.

Feel free to try any of those techniques, some of them can also be combined. If you need more help or details on any of those tasks let me know.

assistant: just don't open your pc, take shower and focus. If those were not enough, go and do some meditation.

prompter: I think that's a great idea, thank you :)

assistant: You're welcome! Remember to create a conducive study environment, free from distractions like social media notifications, and turn off your phone or set it to silent mode. You can also consider using website blockers to limit your access to distracting websites during your study sessions. Good luck with your exams!

prompter: How can I use a website blocker on Firefox on Windows?

assistant: You're welcome! :)