Articles tagged "Tech tips"

What is a YubiKey and how does it work?

A YubiKey is better than other forms of two-factor authentication. Here's how to set one up.

How to hyperlink in Slack

Everyone seems to find themselves fumbling with hyperlinks in Slack, but it's almost magic how easy it is. There are two main ways to do it.

15 iOS home screen layout ideas to organize your iPhone

Bored of the default iOS home screen layout? Use these ideas to organize your iPhone and spruce things up. 

How to change your passwords in 6 steps

Here's how to change your weak and reused passwords to better ones with a password manager.

How to force a URL to open in a specific browser on a Mac

Every Safari or Firefox user occasionally runs into a website or two that just doesn't play well with their browser. Here's how to fix that on a Mac.

Why won't Google Docs let me paste without installing an extension? 

You try to paste something in Google Docs. You get a cryptic message instead. Here's why—and how you can get around it.

How to free up space in your Google account

Find large files in Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos to free up storage space.

How to screenshot on Windows: 4 easy methods

Here's how to take a screenshot or screen record on Windows.

How to stop spam emails and filter out promotional emails

Most of us can't last more than six minutes without a quick glance at our email or IMs. And unfortunately, these constant interruptions have a serious, negative impact on both our productivity and mental acuity.

How to copy text from an image or video on Windows

Apple devices—including iPhones, iPads, and Macs—allow you to extract text from images using the Live Text feature, but there's no built-in way to do this in Windows. Here's one way to do it.