Articles tagged "Tech tips"

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 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 free up space in your Google account

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

How to block emails on Gmail

Need to banish some email addresses from your inbox? Check out these steps for how to block emails on Gmail.

How to mass delete emails on Gmail

Trying to figure out how to mass delete emails on Gmail? Check out these step-by-step tutorials for deleting emails in bulk to help you achieve inbox zero.

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.

The best productivity apps for Windows in 2024

If you use Windows, you want apps that are purpose-built for your PC. Here are our picks for the best Windows productivity apps.

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.

LastPass vs. 1Password: Which password manager should you use? [2024]

Passwords are terrible. They're either too easy to guess or impossible to remember, and using the same one everywhere is practically inviting hackers to take down all of your accounts at once. Which is why password managers are a good idea.

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.