Busy? Google Calendar adds a feature you've wanted for years - and it's not AI

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Google Calendar now features a new tasks option.
• The feature allows you to set aside time to work on something.
• Workplace users can choose to enable Do Not Disturb.

If you use Google Calendar for work, a feature just dropped that fixes one of the tool's biggest problems.

In a recent post, Google revealed a simple yet valuable new option -- the ability to block off time on your calendar to work on a specific task or simply take a moment away. Previously, if you wanted to mark off time on your schedule, you had to schedule a meeting with yourself or use some other workaround. There was no way to simply say, "I need some time to take care of something." 

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