WhatsApp might be able to back up all of your messages, but aren’t there some you’d rather delete forever? As you already know, WhatsApp is the great unifier in mobile messaging services. It was the first one that actually allowed Android users and iPhone users cross-platform messaging without a paid subscription! And now, WhatsApp has broadened …
Google always has the best ideas when it comes to adding productivity to your email sessions. Have you heard the benefits of the Gmail preview pane yet? We don’t know how Gmail does it. Ever since Google launched their email service nearly 15 years ago (it’s been a while hey?), they’ve been improving the way …
As with most platforms, archiving something is very different from deleting something. Facebook Messenger’s archive and delete functions can be just as confusing as on WhatsApp or Gmail. Facebook was hardly going to be left in the blue when it came to advancements, was it? On Messenger, archiving a conversation hides that message in the “archived” box. Deleting, …
Email can be distracting, albeit productive. But then Super Google came along to save the day with Gmail add ons to help boost your Gmail productivity. There isn’t a lot that Gmail add ons and extensions can’t do. It’s no shock that we’re super into our extensions at Shift. I mean, they are the reason why we …
Once upon a time, there were only three communication tools you could use online. These days, with apps like Slack and Discord, we’re almost spoiled with choices. But which communication app is better for you? Like WhatsApp vs Telegram, Slack vs Discord is a debate you could have forever if you allowed for it. Fortunately, …
Have you ever missed an important email because countless calendar invitations engulfed it? Creating a Gmail filter for Google calendar responses can sort that out… literally! Whether you get a lot of invites to events or not many at all, the last thing you want is to have no idea that said invite is actually …
What’s the difference between Trello and Asana? If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, you’re not alone. But if you haven’t, you might also be missing out. So then what is the difference between Trello vs Asana? Well, in terms of their purpose, not much. However, the two team management apps have enough functional differences …
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If you need a lot of professional newsletters, outsourcing costs can start to add up. But did you also know you can whip up professional-grade newsletters for Gmail using Google Docs templates? Keeping your customers and followers engaged requires a lot of communication. That includes regularly scheduled email newsletters. People want to know what’s going …
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If you’re like us, you probably have your significant others or your dog on your phone’s lock screen. Who’s to say we can’t have them on our Gmail theme, too? It’s time we were able to customize every theme possible. WordPress themes, our phone backgrounds, our lives… Jokes aside, customizing your Gmail theme is one …
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Uh, so, with 1Password and LastPass, remembering your password might be a thing of the past. 1Password and LastPass are changing the password game.Who would have thought that in 2019, we’d be able to create passwords without coming up with them ourselves? Taking that even further and unlocking our phones with just our eyes. We …
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How long has it been since you were free of notifications on emails you haven’t read yet? Maybe it’s time you marked them all as read with Shift. We won’t beat around the bush here – we hate having too many unread notifications. Yet, as far as email is concerned, it seems just all too easy …
You know how there are dozens of apps you use in Shift to edit your photos? Sometimes, you just need something simple. Google Photos is that simple and accessible tool you were looking for. In Google Photos, you can add filters to your photographs, crop them, and rotate. You can also change the sizes, which …
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Over-commitment is one of those things that serves no purpose other than to kill, steal your focus, and ruin productivity. But, for some inexplicable reason, we find ourselves continually committing our time and attention to new projects despite having schedules that are already bursting at the seams. Consider this scenario, for example: You: *Chin deep …
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When you need to send a quick chat message while reading an email, why should you open up a third-party app? You can use Google Hangouts within your Gmail interface right inside Shift. Ever see something funny in an email that you just have to send to a friend you know is online? There’s a …
Ah, snooze. One of the most exciting words in the world when it comes to postponing your morning. But what is Gmail Snooze and how do you start using it? Gmail’s Inbox overhaul was initially met with a mixed reception. Despite a Shiftload of new features like Gmail delegation and confidential mode, some people just …
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With all of those newsletter emails in your inbox, which do you mark as spam? Creating labels and filters may help, but sometimes you just need a more permanent solution to keep those multiple inboxes in Shift organized. Before you know it, your Gmail spam folder can get a little like your pants, post-Thanksgiving-dinner. It …
Multitasking is a skill that’s often prized in the business world. Companies like to see applicants who exhibit the ability to juggle multiple projects, clients, or accounts at once. It’s true, though, that multitasking isn’t the most conducive to productivity, and there’s more and more and more research coming out all the time to support …
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and there’s a high chance it came so quickly that you haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet. Luckily, there are apps in Shift to help you finish your Christmas shopping early. A lot of people do the bulk of their Christmas shopping around the sales seasons. Cyber …
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Staying productive during the holidays is not something we, as humans, are wired for. However, doing so will do us good. And so we’ve rustled up some top tips for staying productive – regardless of how much rum eggnog you’ve had. In a recent survey conducted on more than 2000 participants, 57% admitted to leaving …
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It’s better to think about productivity in terms of investments. Like investments, the ‘best’ productivity tool for you is subjective. It will not be the most widely-used one, or the highest-ranked, or the most expensive one. Instead, it’s the one that is best suited to your situation, and the one that fits best into your …
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As we all know, our email inboxes can easily be a black hole with endless incoming messages. In Gmail, you can organize your incoming emails using Gmail filters to label, archive, delete, star or forward the mail automatically. Creating a Gmail filter Launch Shift and go to your Gmail inbox In the search box at …
Have you ever needed to share your contacts for an organization or work project? By delegating your contacts in the Google Contacts manager, you can do just that. With G Suite and Shift, you can spend less time organizing your Google Contacts and spend more time being productive. Giving another Google user access to your …
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Remember that Google Hangouts conversation you had that one time and then archived it? The good news is, it’s not gone forever. Let’s get it back! If you’re one of our Shift geniuses who’s spiffy with tech, you’ll know by now that there’s a difference between archive and delete. What you might not know is …
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To make the most out of your Slack workspace, you need to have a good handle on channels. Because of that, the Shift team put together the ultimate guide to Slack channels for you! Having one space for everything is one of Slack’s greatest assets. Although, the ability to have numerous channels within one workspace is …
Do you remember the first time you created a PDF and how good it felt? Soda PDF tool legitimately amplifies that feeling by a billion… Although most of us know what PDFs are, if I’m not wrong, we don’t actually know that PDF stands for portable document format. Well, now you do! With PDFs, you …
Well 2018, it is a wrap. In honor of the year coming to a close, we’re throwing it back to when the year was new, and Shift was much different than it is now. It was a simpler time, with only 24 apps and two extensions. Cut to December 2018, and things get a bit …
Oh, to be a freelancer. The freedom of getting to work at your own leisure, being able to say, “I don’t have to report to anyone” and beyond. That is until it comes time for the inevitable invoice… One of the worst parts of being self-employed is being in charge of your own accounting and …
Are you finally done dealing with your annoying coworker? Is your aunt bugging you with her cat photos? No worries! Here’s how to block someone on Google Hangouts. Especially if you are managing multiple instances of Google Hangouts in Shift, those bothersome messages can add up quick! Just make sure that you are blocking the individual …
There’s no job on earth that grants more freedom than being a freelancer—but what’s the best platform to get started? We can’t lie: Being a digital nomad is the best. That said, it’s not always the easiest job in the world. It requires a lot of willpower, tons of work behind the scenes, and the right …
Nowadays, your personal information is treated as a commodity by many IT corporations. Luckily, Slack facilitates safe-zones where your privacy is secure. You can make a Slack channel private whenever you need. Changing your Slack channel to private means that nobody else will be able to enter unless they are approved by existing members. These …