Chrome does a good job of updating your extensions automatically, but it checks for updates on its own schedule. If you know that a new version of an extension is out but Chrome hasn’t updated it, here’s how to do it manually. Start Google Chrome. Click the vertical ellipsis icon on the browser toolbar. Select More […]
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How to create a Gmail label with email messages in certain date range
Sometimes is useful to label your email messages based on their date (per year, quarter, etc.). This is especially very useful if you need to export your email message to Google Sheets and you want to have a different Google spreadsheet for each date range. For example, you might want to create labels like this: […]
How to setup Gmail or G Suite aliases
There are quite a few ways by which you can create multiple email addresses for Gmail and G Suite. Creating an email alias lets the user receive an email at that address. You should also set up the ability to send an email with the alias address in the From field. Gmail email aliases using […]
How to create & switch profiles in Chrome
Chrome profiles are a great way to keep separate sets of bookmarks, cookies, themes, and settings.
Why does “All Mail” not show up at the left of my Gmail screen?
Why does “All Mail” not show up at the left of my Gmail screen?
How to turn the Gmail thread conversation view ON or OFF?
By default, Gmail groups a message and its replies in a conversation that’s listed as a single inbox entry. Conversation threads are the recommended way to manage your email; they provide a fast, efficient way to see multiple related messages in one view. However, if you prefer to list messages separately, you can turn the […]
How to manage your Google Chrome browser extensions
On your computer, open Google Chrome browser. At the top right, click , select More tools and then Extensions Here you can manage your extensions: Remove: Deinstall / remove the extension. Details: Get details about the extension. Turn on/off: Turn the extension on or off. Allow incognito: On the extension, click Details. Turn on Allow […]
How to use Gmail’s nested labels (labels and sub-labels)
Managing your emails on Gmail can be complicated if you aren’t familiar with Gmail’s labels and sub-labels. If you’re managing (receiving and sending) a high number of emails and aren’t sure how to organize them, using Gmail’s nested labels will keep emails well sorted and easily accessible. What exactly are Gmail nested labels (labels and […]
How to disable plain text mode in Gmail
Wondering how to disable plain text mode in Gmail? In Gmail, you can easily send messages either using rich HTML formatting or just plain text. Click ‘Compose‘ in your Gmail’s left navigation bar: Click the ‘More options’ (three dots) in the email composition pop-up window: Make sure ‘Plain text‘ mode is not checked.:
How to change Gmail icons into text
How to replace the Gmail icon buttons with text buttons? If you prefer the text buttons, here’s how to easily get rid of the icons. It is your choice.