Device Watcher

A status-board style view of common device signals. This is not a scanner - it is a simple way to group what you check so your settings stay consistent.

Status board Permission awareness Open guided board
App footprint Fewer unused apps means fewer prompts and less background clutter.
Tip: remove one unused app weekly.
Notification noise Keep a short list of “interrupting” apps. Quiet the rest.
Tip: 3 interrupting apps max.
Permission spread Broad permissions should belong to apps you use daily.
Tip: restrict one broad permission today.

Quick checklist

  • Uninstall one app you do not use.
  • Turn off one noisy notification category.
  • Restrict one broad permission on a rarely used app.
  • Confirm your default browser and stick with it.

FAQs

Is this a diagnostic scanner

No. It is a simple framework for reviewing common settings decisions in a consistent order.

What is the lowest risk change

Removing unused apps. It reduces clutter immediately and is easy to reverse later.

How do I stay consistent

Use a guided checklist so you always check the same categories in the same sequence.

Where do I start

Start with the guided board and make one small change.

Open the guided board to walk through a short, repeatable sequence.

Start guided sequence