If you are tired of being distracted by your phone like me, then you want to put away your phone and do real work. But you also don’t want to miss out on important messages and notifications that hit your phone. To gain your sanity while at the same time keeping tabs on what’s happening with my phone, I use Desktop Notifications Android App.
Update: Desktop Notification app was discontinued, please use PushBullet (read this how-to post for details).
Desktop Notifications app lets you receive notifications coming to your via your computer. These notifications appear as pop-up bubbles on either Chrome or Firefox browser on your computer.
To get started, you need to download the Desktop Notification app on the Google Play store and then Firefox or Chrome extension from the Google Chrome webstore. After installing the app on the phone, sign into your Google account on both the phone and Chrome to connect the devices to sync both devices.
Once these two are linked, you will now be able to see notifications on your phone from your computer. You should be able notifications from popular apps like Whatsapp, Telegram, Messenger, Gmail, calls, SMS, Hangouts and just about any app that sends push notifications. If it’s important, then you can unlock your phone and respond to the message. This will highly improve your productivity.
About David Okwii
David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology. When he's not writing or tinkering, David enjoys connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors.
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