How to Send RSS Feeds to a Slack Channel |
- How to Send RSS Feeds to a Slack Channel
- How to Trigger a Shortcut With Siri on iPhone
- How to Change the Color of Navigation Bar on Android
- How to Use Google Assistant Without Unlocking Your Device
- What Are YouTube Channel Memberships?
- How to Avoid Fake Transparent Images on Google Images
- How to Limit Responses in Google Forms
| How to Send RSS Feeds to a Slack Channel Posted: 03 Mar 2021 07:39 AM PST
Slack is a great communication app, but it can do much more than just hold a back-and-forth conversation between you and your colleagues. Here's how to keep up with your favorite websites by adding RSS feeds to Slack. Despite social media feeds and mobile apps, RSS feeds are still one of the easiest and simplest ways to consume the output of a website. Like SMS and email, RSS feeds are robust, simple, and supported just about everywhere, which is why—like SMS and email—they're likely to be around for a very long time. So if you want to keep an eye on what's published by a website or blog, then RSS feeds are the best way to do it. Slack allows you to connect as many RSS feeds to whatever channels you like as you want. The first thing you'll need to do is install the free RSS app from the Slack directory. Once that's done, you can add feeds to a specific Slack channel by using slash commands in the chat window, or you can manage all your feeds from the RSS app page. There are three slash commands you can use to manage feeds in a channel.
To add a feed, type
Slackbot will confirm that you've added the feed.
You can add as many feeds to a channel as you like. If you want to see all of your feeds, use
To remove a feed, you'll need to know its ID number, which you can see by running
To manage all of your RSS feeds, no matter which channel they're in, go to the RSS app page. This will show you all the feeds from all channels (except private channels that you aren't a member of) and let you delete any of the feeds by clicking the "X" next to them.
Below the "Your feeds" section, you can add a feed to any public or private channel you're a member of. Add in the feed address, choose a channel to post to, and click "Subscribe to this feed."
Managing RSS feeds in Slack is quick and easy, so if you're a Slack user who wants to keep up with your favorite websites, this is the way to do it.  |
| How to Trigger a Shortcut With Siri on iPhone Posted: 03 Mar 2021 06:24 AM PST
One of the most convenient things about Shortcuts on iPhone is that they can be launched using only your voice—thanks to the power of Siri, Apple's AI assistant. Here's how to do it. To launch a shortcut from Siri, you'll first need to have at least one shortcut on your iPhone. To create shortcuts, you use the Shortcuts app, which has been included with every iPhone since iOS 13. You can also receive them from others if they have been shared via iCloud. RELATED: What Are iPhone Shortcuts and How Do I Use Them? To launch a shortcut using Siri, you simply say the shortcut's name. So if necessary, launch the Shortcuts app and change any shortcut names you want to use into something that's easy to say. The shortcuts need to have names that are not the same as reserved Siri commands (such as "Play the next song" or "What time is it?").
Next, launch Siri by pressing and holding your side button (or Home button on older devices), or say "Hey Siri" if you have that feature enabled.
When the Siri bubble appears, speak the name of the shortcut you'd like to launch. If it's recognized, Siri will execute the shortcut immediately, and you'll see a confirmation message on the screen.
If you try to launch a shortcut from the lock screen, Siri will ask you to unlock your phone to continue. Once it's unlocked, the shortcut will execute. Very handy!
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| How to Change the Color of Navigation Bar on Android Posted: 03 Mar 2021 05:06 AM PST Android has always been known for its massive app ecosystem and endless customization options. If we talk mainly about the customization options, you can customize almost everything ranging from the status bar to the navigation bar on Android. For instance, Android launcher apps, icon packs, live wallpapers, etc., were all available on the Google Play Store to change the user interface in no-time. In this article, we are going to share another best customization trick for Android smartphones. Steps Change the Color of Navigation Bar on AndroidDo you know that you can change the navigation bar's color on Android without having root access? To do that, you need to use an app known as Navbar, a free customization app available on the Play Store. So, let's check out how to change the color of the navigation bar on Android. Step 1. First of all, download & install the Navbar app on your Android smartphone from the Google Play Store. Once downloaded, launch the app.
Step 3. On the next page, you will be asked to allow the app to draw over other apps. You need to grant permission to draw over other apps.
Step 4. Now you will see the home screen of the app. To get color from the currently running app, select the 'Active app' option.
Step 5. You can also select the 'Navigation Bar widget.' This option will show the image under the navigation bar. Step 6. Users can also set the Battery percentage option, which will change the navigation bar to your current battery level.
Step 7. Users can also set 'Emojis' and 'Music Widget' in the navigation bar.
This is how you can use the navbar app to change the navigation bar color of Android without root access. Some Other Apps To Change Navigation Bar ColorWell, just like Navbar apps, there are plenty of other Android apps available on the Play Store to change the navigation bar color. Below are the two best apps to change the navigation bar color on Android. 1. Stylish
Stylish is an under-rated customization app available on the Google Play Store. With Stylish, you can easily change the color of the navigation bar. The app is pretty much similar to the Navbar app that has been listed above. Apart from the colors, you can also change the icons and swap the navigation bar's backgrounds. 2. Custom Navigation Bar
It's one of the best Android customization app available on the Google Play Store. With Custom Navigation Bar, you can easily change or disable the background color of your navigation bar. Apart from that, it can even increase or decrease the size/space of the navigation bar button. 3. Colorful Custom Navigation Bar
As the app's name says, Colorful Custom Navigation Bar is an app that invokes stunning and vibrant colors on your Android's navigation bar. Although the app is not popular, it's still worth it. Apart from the colors, the Colorful Custom Navigation Bar also lets you add images, animations, gradient colors, emojis, battery meter on the Navigation bar. 4. Smart Navigation Bar Pro
Although not famous, Smart Navigation Bar Pro is still one of the best navigation bar customization app that you can use. The app brings a range of unique features to add life to your standard navigation bar. Apart from the customization, Smart Navigation Bar Pro can even add virtual home, back, and recent buttons on your screen. Overall, Smart Navigation Bar Pro is an excellent Navigation bar customization app for Android. 5. Assistive Touch Bar
Well, Assistive Touch Bar is slightly different from all other apps listed in the article. It's an app that adds virtual navigation bar buttons on your screen. You can also set Assistive Touch Bar to perform quick touch actions like capturing screenshots, power popup, back button, lock the screen, and more. The app also lets you change the background color of the navigation bar. This is how you can get a colored navigation bar on an Android device without root. If you have any further doubts, discuss with us in the comment box below. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends also.  |
| How to Use Google Assistant Without Unlocking Your Device Posted: 02 Mar 2021 04:17 PM PST Now, almost every major smartphone maker seems to have their virtual assistant. Virtual assistants are of great use, mainly if you use your smartphone more than anything else in your daily life. If we talk about the Android smartphone, Google offers a personal assistant called 'Google Assistant.' Google Assistant is now a part of every Android smartphone, and it had been making our life more comfortable and fun. Google Assistant can be used for various purposes like making calls, sending texts, emails, etc. If you have been using Google Assistant for a while, you might know that it doesn't work from the lock screen or when the screen is off. Also Read: How to Set Up Google Assistant Routines in Clock App How to Use Google Assistant Without Unlocking Your DeviceSince personal assistant apps were meant to promote hands-free features, Google has introduced a hidden setting to make Google assistants work even on the lock screen. This article will share a step-by-step guide on how to use Google Assistant without unlocking your Android smartphone. Let's check out. Note: Even if you can use Google Assistant from the lock screen, you can't access certain features. You can't access things like contacts, calendars, or reminders without unlocking your phone. Step 1. First of all, unlock your Android smartphone and open the Google Assistant. To open Google Assistant, say 'Okay, Google' or use the key combination to open it. Step 2. When the Google Assistant pops-up, tap on the Snapshot icon located in the bottom-left corner.
Step 3. This will take you to Google Assistant's main page. Tap on the profile picture icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
Step 4. On the next page, tap on the 'Personalization' option.
Step 5. On the Personalization page, enable the option 'Personal Results' and 'Lock Screen Personal Results'
Important: You can still use Google Assistant from the lock screen without enabling the two options given in Step 5. However, you won't be able to use the Personal Results. To use personal results, like email, calendar, etc., you need to enable both options. That's it! You are done. This is how you can use Google Assistant without unlocking your Android device. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends also. If you have any doubts related to this, let us know in the comment box below.  |
| What Are YouTube Channel Memberships? Posted: 02 Mar 2021 02:45 PM PST
If you're a frequent YouTube viewer, you may have heard the term "Memberships" tossed around. It sounds similar to subscriptions, but Memberships are very much different. We'll explain what this is and help you decide if you should join one. What Is a YouTube Membership?Introduced in 2018, YouTube Memberships allow channels to charge a monthly fee for additional "perks." If you're familiar with services like Patreon, Memberships are a similar concept. YouTube channels that have Memberships are required to offer at least one "perk" for members. There are four different perks that can be offered:
In addition, YouTube gives members a badge to make them stand out in the comments and live chats. These badges denote how long they've been a member of the channel, Membership level, and the channel can create its own custom badges. Lastly, a channel can create its own custom emoji that members can use in comments and live chats. How Much Do YouTube Memberships Cost? There are many different pricing levels for memberships, and the prices vary by country. It's up to the channel to decide how many levels they want to offer. In the U.S., the monthly price can be anywhere from $0.99 to $99.99. The YouTube channel also gets to decide which levels get access to specific perks. They can offer one price for all members-only content or split things up so certain perks require more expensive memberships. It's completely up to the individual channel, and won't be the same for every channel. YouTube Subscriptions vs Memberships: What's the Difference?Subscriptions and Memberships are not related. Subscribing to a YouTube channel does not gain you access to the Membership perks. You don't even need to be subscribed to a channel to become a member. A subscription simply means you are following the channel and their videos will show up in the Subscription tab. What YouTube Channels Offer Memberships?Memberships are completely optional, but every channel doesn't qualify to enable the feature. In order to offer memberships, the YouTube channel must:
If a channel meets all of these requirements, it can offer Memberships. They will have to continue to follow the YouTube Membership guidelines and requirements to keep offering the feature. RELATED: Why YouTube Videos “Made for Kids” Have Restricted Features Simply put, a YouTube Channel Membership is a way to support the channel directly and get extra content for a monthly price. If there's a channel that you especially enjoy, and it offers a Membership, it's something to consider.  |
| How to Avoid Fake Transparent Images on Google Images Posted: 02 Mar 2021 01:31 PM PST
If you've ever searched for a transparent image on Google, you've probably run across "fakes." You save an image only to realize the checkered background is solid. Thankfully, there's a simple little trick in Google Images to avoid this. For those unfamiliar with this phenomenon, allow me to explain. Images that have transparency often illustrate it by using a gray and white checkered pattern. The idea is that you can see which parts of the image will be transparent before you save it. Here's how it plays out: You search for an image, maybe a logo with a transparent background, and you see a result like this:
It appears that the background behind the Microsoft logo will be transparent when you save the image, but here's what it actually looks like (black border added):
The checkered pattern is the background. There's no transparency. Here's how to prevent that from happening. Go to Google Images in your desktop web browser (such as Chrome or Microsoft Edge) and search for something with transparency. Unfortunately, this doesn't work on the Google mobile site.
Next, click "Tools" underneath the search bar.
A toolbar will expand with a few extra options. Select "Color."
From the drop-down menu, choose "Transparent."
That's it. All of the results will now be images that contain at least partial transparency.
Now, this photo is a truly transparent image.
As someone who dabbles in design, this "problem" has always bothered me. I've learned how to spot the fakes, but with this trick, you don't even have to. It's a real game-changer.  |
| How to Limit Responses in Google Forms Posted: 02 Mar 2021 11:31 AM PST
Google Forms is a great way to collate responses from others online, whether it's for a job or a research project. Limiting the responses manually is possible, but you'll need to install add-ons to limit them automatically. Here's how. Limit Google Forms Responses by Google AccountIf you want to limit the responses you recieve on Google Forms, you could start by limiting responses by Google account. Users responding to your form will need to sign in with a Google account to respond, with each account limited to a single response. RELATED: The Beginner’s Guide to Google Forms This will help to improve the quality of responses and prevent duplicate answers. To start, open the Google Forms form in your desktop web browser and click the settings cog icon in the top-right corner.
In the "General" tab of the "Settings" pop-up menu, click the "Limit to 1 Response" checkbox option to enable it. Once it's enabled, click "Save" to confirm the change.
At this point, only Google account holders will be able to respond to your form, with responses limited to one per account. Manually Limiting All Responses in Google FormsUnless you want to leave a Google Forms form up for responses indefinitely, you may want to disable responses at a later point. While Google Forms doesn't allow you to schedule this without installing an add-on, you can manually disable responses to your form. To do this at any point, open your Google Forms form in your desktop web browser. To view your responses, click the "Responses" tab.
In the "Responses" tab, select the "Accepting Responses" slider to disable further responses.
Once it's disabled, the slider will turn gray with a red border. If you want to add a custom message informing potential respondents that the form is closed for entries, provide a message in the "Message For Respondents" text box provided.
The message you insert will be saved automatically. When new respondents try to load your form, they'll be greeted with this message and won't be able to fill out or submit the form. Automatically Restricting Google Forms ResponsesUnfortunately, Google Forms doesn't have the ability to automatically limit responses based on a preset submission number or closing date. If you require this functionality, you'll need to install a Google Forms add-on called formLimiter first, although alternatives are available. To add a new Google Forms add-on to your account, open your Google Forms form in your desktop browser and click the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner. From the drop-down menu, click the "Add-Ons" option.
In the "Google Workspace Marketplace" menu, you'll see a list of available apps to install. Use the search bar at the top to search for "formLimiter" to install, or scroll through the list to find it manually. Once you've located formLimiter, click the name, the card icon, or the info icon to view more information. In the "formLimiter" information menu, click the install button to install the add-on.
Google Forms will need permission to install the add-on. Click the "Continue" option to accept the terms and conditions and continue the installation.
In another window, a list of permissions that formLimiter will have access to will be visible. Confirm that you're happy with these, then click "Allow" to provide it with access to your Google account.
With permissions granted, formLimiter can be accessed by clicking the add-ons icon on your Google Forms page. From the drop-down menu, click the "formLimiter" option.
In the "formLimiter" pop-up menu, select the "Set Limit" option.
A pop-up menu will appear in the bottom-right corner. From the "Limit Type" drop-down menu, you'll be able to set response restrictions based on the number of responses or by the date and time. Limiting Responses by Submission NumberTo limit responses by submission number, select "Number Of Form Responses" from the drop-down menu. In the box below the drop-down menu, provide a maximum number of submissions (for instance, "10" to limit responses to ten submissions). If you want to change the message that potential respondents will see when the form is closed, make your changes in the box provided. If you want to receive an email when submissions are closed, click the "Email form owner when submissions are closed" checkbox. Click "Save And Enable" to save your settings.
After responses to your form pass the target number, the form will close and no further submissions will be possible. Limiting Responses by Date and TimeIf you want to stop responses after a closing date and time, select "Date And Time" from the "Limit Type" drop-down menu. Using the boxes provided, set a closing date and time suitable for your form. Clicking the boxes will allow you to use the built-in calendar pop-ups to select this.
Once a time and date are selected, make changes to the closed submission message using the box provided (or leave it if you're happy with the preset message). If you want to receive an email when the closing date and time passes, click the "Email form owner when submissions are closed" checkbox. Click "Save And Enable" to add the closing date to your form.
Once that's saved, submissions won't be possible past the closing time and date you selected. Disabling Response Limits Using formLimiterIf you want to disable these limits before the target submission number or closing date is reached, click Add-ons > formLimiter, then click "Disable" in the pop-up menu.
This will ensure that potential respondents can continue to use your form until you disable responses again.  |
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