Slack is a messaging app created specifically for businesses but is now widely used by individuals. Slack provides a number of IRC-like features, such as private groups, direct messaging, and ...

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If you’re an office worker, you’re probably no stranger to the following Slack message: "Sorry, I didn’t see this until now." The group-chat app owned by ...

I use Slack every day as my primary means of collaborating and communicating with various writers, editors, and teams. One might say I depend on Slack to keep me up to date on what's going on with ...

You can customize Slack to make your work day easier (and a bit more fun). We'll tell you where to find them and how to use them. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She ...

Did you know communication breakdowns are a top cause of delays in software development? Studies show that 90% of teams report this issue, especially for those using GitHub and Slack. With so many ...

The default Slack notification noise comes loaded with dread. You can change the notification sound your Slack makes. You can make it say "hummus", or set it so notifications make no noise at all. If ...

You can change the "ping" to someone saying the word "hummus," but there are other less chickpea-centric options. Maybe you're more of a "yoink" or "plink" person. Image: istock/kerkez In the age of ...

I use Slack to talk to the folks at work. When you work remotely, you can't just pop your head over a cubicle wall or intercept someone at the coffee machine. Email is ever-present, but tools like ...