How to Use Slack’s Workflow Builder
Slack, the popular workplace communication tool, now has a Workflow Builder to help you automate recurring tasks. Here’s what it is, what it can do, and how you can use it.
How to Add a Default Signature to an Outlook Meeting Request
An odd quirk in Outlook is the inability to add a default signature to meeting requests. Here’s a quick and simple way to set up a one-click solution that avoids cutting and pasting every time you create a meeting….
The Ultimate Guide to Enabling Dark Mode Everywhere
We’re big fans of Dark mode, so we’ve written lots of articles on how to use it in various apps, browsers, and operating systems. For your convenience, here’s everything you can switch to dark mode and how to do so, all in o…
How to Show Quick Action Buttons Over Your Email in Outlook
There are probably actions you regularly perform in Outlook, such as deleting, archiving, and marking things as read. Here’s how to use Quick Action buttons to add one-click options that appear over every email to perform eac…
How to Change Slack’s Default Emoji Skin Tone
Unless you’re a character from The Simpsons, Slack’s default yellow skin tone for emojis probably doesn’t represent you. Fortunately, there’s an easy way to change the default emoji skin tone from yellow to something more app…
12 Family Tech Support Tips for the Holidays
The only certainties in life are death, taxes, and having to provide tech support for your relatives over the holidays because you “know computers.” Save yourself some time, and follow our 12-step plan to clean and secure eve…
How to Print a List of Emails From An Outlook Folder
It’s simple to print a single email, but what about a list of emails showing information like who sent them and when? Here’s how to print a list of emails from Outlook, including all of the visible information….
How to Enable Reddit’s Dark Mode
Here at How-To Geek, we love dark mode and use it a lot. If you’re a Redditor and dark mode enthusiast, rejoice: Reddit’s site and mobile apps for the iPhone, iPad, and Android have a dark mode. Here’s how to turn it on….
What Is Markdown and How Do You Use It?
Markdown is a simple syntax that formats text as headers, lists, boldface, and so on. This markup language is popular, and you definitely have apps that support it. Here’s a quick primer on what Markdown is, and how and where…
How to Log All Devices Out of Your Slack Account
If you’re worried someone has access to your Slack account, or you want to make sure old devices are no longer logged in, you can log every device out of your account at once. Here’s how to make that happen….
How to Customize Gmail’s Default Snooze Times
Gmail’s Snooze function is handy, but the default times might not be suitable for you. Here’s how you can customize and change the snooze times.
How to Turn on Two-Factor Authentication for LinkedIn
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a great security tool, and we always recommend it. Most apps make it pretty easy to turn on 2FA, and LinkedIn is no exception. Here’s how to enable it and make yourself safer….
How to Log All Devices Out of Your Twitter Account
If you’re worried someone has access to your Twitter account, or you want to make sure old devices are no longer logged in, you can log every device out of your account at once. Here’s how to make that happen….
10 Ways to Personalize Your Slack Account
Slack is a popular communication service primarily used in workplace environments. The defaults are sensible, and it looks pretty. However, you can personalize your Slack account, so it looks and acts the way you want it to….
Fonts and Browser Extensions That Help Those with Dyslexia Read the Web
Dyslexia is a learning condition characterized by difficulties with reading and, to a lesser extent, writing. As the web is full of written content, the right fonts and extensions can make consuming digital content much easie…
How to Save an Email to Your Hard Drive
Emails normally stay in your email program, but occasionally you might need to keep a copy as an offline backup. Here’s how to save an email to your hard drive so it’s always available and accessible.
How to Customize Gmail on the Web
Gmail is an enormously popular email provider with an easy-to-use web interface. However, not all preferences and screen sizes work well with the default settings. Here’s how to customize the Gmail interface….
Spice Up Your Browser’s Homepage with These 10 Random Website Generators
Having the same homepage every time you open your web browser can get boring after a while. Here are ten websites that will deliver a random fun fact, video, or piece of information to you every time you open your browser….
How to Read Message Headers in Outlook
Phishing and other email scams are on the rise. One of the best ways to identify scam emails is to examine the email header for detailed information about the sender. Here’s how to do that in Outlook.
How to Automatically Sort Emails Into Specific Outlook Folders
Despite the rise of tools like Slack, email isn’t going away, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. One way to get your email under control is to have Outlook automatically sort incoming messages to specific folders….
How to Turn on Two-Factor Authentication for Twitter
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a great security tool as it makes it harder for attackers to break into your account. Most apps make it pretty easy to turn on 2FA, and Twitter is no exception. Here’s how to enable it….
How to Manage Multiple Mailboxes in Outlook
A significant advantage of using Outlook on your computer is you can have multiple email accounts in one place. Here’s how you can manage everything successfully.
How to Enable Dark Mode on Outlook for Android, iPhone, and iPad
Microsoft has been rolling out a dark mode to its Office apps for over a year. This change has been available in Outlook for desktop and the web for several months, and now it’s live on Android, iPhone, and iPad. Here’s how …
How to Create Your Own Slack Workspace for Free
Slack is a popular communication service primarily used in workplace environments. If you want to try it, you can create your own free Slack workspace and invite anyone you want. Here’s how to set it up….
What Should You Do If You Receive a Phishing Email?
If you receive a phishing email, it can be a bit scary. Fortunately, nothing infects your computer if you don’t click any links or respond. Here’s what to do (and what not to do) if you receive a phishing email….
