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Android Central
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Jay Bonggolto

Google Calendar's new task feature is the productivity upgrade you actually need

How to create an event on Google Calendar on the web on a laptop.

What you need to know

  • You can now block time for tasks on your Google Calendar, eliminating the need to create fake "focus time" events.
  • You can drop a task directly into an open calendar slot, set its duration, and keep it tied to your Tasks list with reminders intact.
  • New controls let you hide the event, activate Do Not Disturb, and automatically decline meeting invites during your task window.
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