Toggle the bookmarks bar in every desktop browser
The bookmarks bar (also known as the bookmarks toolbar or the favorites bar) provides quick access to your favorite websites. By default, most browsers hide the bar to maximize screen space, but you can toggle visibility in several ways. Before going any further, try this: In most desktop browsers, you can press Control+Shift+B (Windows) or […] The post Toggle the bookmarks bar in every desktop browser appeared first on Human Extended.
The bookmarks bar (also known as the bookmarks toolbar or the favorites bar) provides quick access to your favorite websites. By default, most browsers hide the bar to maximize screen space, but you can toggle visibility in several ways. Before going any further, try this: In most desktop browsers, you can press Control+Shift+B (Windows) or Command+Shift+B (MacOS) to toggle the bookmarks bar. This keyboard shortcut is the fastest way to show and hide the bookmarks bar whenever you need it. It works in Chrome, Edge, Firebox, and Brave, but not Opera (although you can create the shortcut in Opera, see below). The rest of this document has instructions for each browser: Chrome Edge Firefox Brave Opera Toggle the Google Chrome bookmarks bar Press Control+Shift+B to toggle the bookmarks bar in Google Chrome. Alternately: Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the browser Hover over Bookmarks and lists… Click Show bookmarks bar (or Hide bookmarks bar) <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1444" height="862" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/chrome-customize-bookmarksandlists-showbookmarksbar.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9694" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/chrome-customize-bookmarksandlists-showbookmarksbar.png 1444w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/chrome-customize-bookmarksandlists-showbookmarksbar-300x179.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/chrome-customize-bookmarksandlists-showbookmarksbar-1024x611.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/chrome-customize-bookmarksandlists-showbookmarksbar-768x458.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1444px) 100vw, 1444px" /> To learn more about bookmarks in Chrome, see Create, find and edit bookmarks in Chrome (support.google.com). For learn about other keyboard shortcuts in Chrome, see Chrome keyboard shortcuts (support.google.com). Toggle the Microsoft Edge favorites bar Press Control+Shift+B to toggle the favorites bar in Microsoft Edge. Alternately: Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the browser Select Settings from the menu Search for “favorites bar” Change the option to either: Always Never Only on new tabs For more Edge keyboard shortcuts, see Keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Edge (support.microsoft.com). Toggle the Mozilla Firefox bookmarks toolbar Press Control+Shift+B to toggle the bookmarks toolbar in Mozilla Firefox. Alternately: Right-click an empty area of the tabs at the top of the browser window Hover over Bookmarks Toolbar Select either: Always Show Only Show on New Tab Never Show <img decoding="async" width="1324" height="595" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-7.png" alt="Screenshot of the Bookmarks Toolbar menu, which lets you select between Always Show, Only Show on New Tab, or Never Show. " class="wp-image-9692" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-7.png 1324w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-7-300x135.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-7-1024x460.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-7-768x345.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1324px) 100vw, 1324px" /> To learn more about the bookmarks bar, see Bookmarks Toolbar – Display your favorite websites at the top of the Firefox window (support.mozilla.org). For more Firefox keyboard shortcuts, see Keyboard shortcuts – Perform common Firefox tasks quickly (support.mozilla.org). Toggle the Brave bookmarks bar Press Control+Shift+B to toggle the bookmarks bar in Brave. Alternately: Click the button that has three horizontal lines in the top-right corner Hover over Bookmarks and lists Hover over Show bookmarks bar and select either: Always Never Only on the new tab page <img decoding="async" width="1113" height="991" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/brave-customize-showbookmarksbar-never.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9695" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/brave-customize-showbookmarksbar-never.png 1113w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/brave-customize-showbookmarksbar-never-300x267.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/brave-customize-showbookmarksbar-never-1024x912.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/brave-customize-showbookmarksbar-never-768x684.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1113px) 100vw, 1113px" /> For more Brave keyboard shortcuts, see What keyboard shortcuts can I use in Brave? (support.brave.app). Toggle the Opera bookmarks bar To use the mouse only: Click the button that has three horizontal lines near the top-right corner Scroll down and find the Layout section of options Toggle Show bookmarks bar <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1101" height="520" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/opera-easysetup-showbookmarksbar-enabled.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9697" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/opera-easysetup-showbookmarksbar-enabled.png 1101w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/opera-easysetup-showbookmarksbar-enabled-300x142.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/opera-easysetup-showbookmarksbar-enabled-1024x484.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/opera-easysetup-showbookmarksbar-enabled-768x363.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1101px) 100vw, 1101px" /> Add a custom keyboard shortcut to toggle the bookmarks bar in Opera Unlike other browsers, Opera does not support the Control+Shift+B keyboard shortcut directly. However, it is possible to add the shortcut: Press Alt-P to open settings Search for and click Configure shortcuts In the Search shortcuts box, start typing Show bookmarks bar Note: this is a different search box than the one you used to find the settings page. The shortcut search box is lower on the screen. Locate and hover over Show bookmarks bar Click Type a shortcut. Nothing will happen (no UI change) once you click Type a shortcut. This is OK. Opera is waiting for you to press a keystroke. Press Control+Shift+B or the keystroke of your choice Click Yes, replace to confirm your keystroke For more Opera keyboard shortcuts, see Shortcuts – Opera Help (help.opera.com). The post Toggle the bookmarks bar in every desktop browser appeared first on Human Extended.
Install the Microsoft Teams PowerShell module
The Microsoft Teams PowerShell module enables you to perform various administrative tasks with Teams. You can install this module with the Install-Module cmdlet. Use Install-Module to install the Teams PowerShell module To install under your user account (available only to you): To install globally for all users (requires Administrator rights): If you get “Administrator rights […] The post Install the Microsoft Teams PowerShell module appeared first on Human Extended.
The Microsoft Teams PowerShell module enables you to perform various administrative tasks with Teams. You can install this module with the Install-Module cmdlet. Use Install-Module to install the Teams PowerShell module To install under your user account (available only to you): Install-Module -Name MicrosoftTeams -Scope CurrentUser <path class="with-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2m-6 9l2 2 4-4"></path><path class="without-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2"></path> Install-Module -Name MicrosoftTeams -Scope CurrentUser To install globally for all users (requires Administrator rights): Install-Module -Name MicrosoftTeams <path class="with-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2m-6 9l2 2 4-4"></path><path class="without-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2"></path> Install-Module -Name MicrosoftTeams If you get “Administrator rights are required“ If you get an error that Administrator rights are required, you must restart PowerShell as an administrator. See Start PowerShell as an administrator – 5 easy ways. If you get “NuGet provider is required to continue“ You may see a warning that NuGet provider is required to continue. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="295" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2-1024x295.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4421" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2-1024x295.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2-300x86.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2-768x221.png 768w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2-1536x442.png 1536w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-2.png 1760w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> This is normal if you have not yet installed NuGet. NuGet is Microsoft package manager for distributing PowerShell modules, and it is safe to install. If you get this prompt, then you need to install or update NuGet. Enter Y when prompted. If you get “Untrusted repository“ You may be warned about an Untrusted repository. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="376" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-3-1024x376.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4422" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-3-1024x376.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-3-300x110.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-3-768x282.png 768w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-3-1536x565.png 1536w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-3.png 1760w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Look for PSGallery at the end of the last line above the prompt. If you see PSGallery, you can safely enter Y. If you see any other repository name, then abort and contact your admin. This warning is normal. PSGallery is the name of the global repository used by Microsoft to distribute PowerShell modules. For security purposes, Windows is not configured to trust this or any repository, so everyone gets this message. If you get “The following commands are already available“ This means there is a conflict with a command name. A command exported by the Teams PowerShell module conflicts with a command already installed on your system. You can force installation with the -AllowClobber parameter. For example: # For just you... Install-Module -Name MicrosoftTeams -AllowClobber # For all users Install-Module -Name MicrosoftTeams -Scope CurrentUser -AllowClobber <path class="with-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2m-6 9l2 2 4-4"></path><path class="without-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2"></path> # For just you... Install-Module -Name MicrosoftTeams -AllowClobber # For all users Install-Module -Name MicrosoftTeams -Scope CurrentUser -AllowClobber Confirm installation of the Teams PowerShell module Get-Module -ListAvailable MicrosoftTeams <path class="with-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2m-6 9l2 2 4-4"></path><path class="without-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2"></path> Get-Module -ListAvailable MicrosoftTeams You should see a list with MicrosoftTeams under the name column. Reference Install Microsoft Teams PowerShell – Microsoft Teams | Microsoft Learn – This article explains how to install the Microsoft Teams PowerShell module using PowerShell Gallery. 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Start PowerShell as an administrator – 5 easy ways
Certain PowerShell operations require administrative rights. If you get blocked while attempting to perform such an operation, there are several ways to restart PowerShell as an administrator. 1️⃣ Select Run as Administrator on the Start menu Tip: Click Run ISE as Administrator to open the Integrated Scripting Environment, which is a special editor and environment […] The post Start PowerShell as an administrator – 5 easy ways appeared first on Human Extended.
Certain PowerShell operations require administrative rights. If you get blocked while attempting to perform such an operation, there are several ways to restart PowerShell as an administrator. 1️⃣ Select Run as Administrator on the Start menu Open the Start menu. Start typing PowerShell (any capitalization) but don’t press Enter yet. Select Run as Administrator when it appears under the Windows PowerShell icon. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="958" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Windows-11-Start-menu-with-PowerShell-administrator-1024x958.png" alt="Screenshot of the Windows 11 Start menu. The user is typing the "powershell" command but has not typed the Enter key yet, instead allowing the Run as Administrator option to appear on the menu." class="wp-image-4414" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Windows-11-Start-menu-with-PowerShell-administrator-1024x958.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Windows-11-Start-menu-with-PowerShell-administrator-300x281.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Windows-11-Start-menu-with-PowerShell-administrator-768x718.png 768w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Windows-11-Start-menu-with-PowerShell-administrator.png 1162w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Tip: Click Run ISE as Administrator to open the Integrated Scripting Environment, which is a special editor and environment for PowerShell. 2️⃣ Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter on the Start menu This trick works for any app on the Start menu: type enough characters to get the app to appear, and then press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run an elevated session. Open the Start menu Start typing PowerShell (any capitalization) When Windows PowerShell appears, don’t hit Enter yet Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run as an administrator 3️⃣ Right-Click Windows PowerShell in Terminal In the Windows Terminal app, click the down arrow button (˅) on the tab bar. Right-click Windows PowerShell to get the option to Run as administrator. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="458" height="379" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-1.png" alt="Screenshot of the Windows Terminal app showing the dropdown menu for selecting different command-line interfaces. In this case, Windows PowerShell is selected with the Run as administrator option." class="wp-image-4417" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-1.png 458w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-1-300x248.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px" /> 4️⃣ Ctrl-Click Windows PowerShell in Terminal In the Windows Terminal app, click the down arrow button (˅) on the tab bar. Hold down the control key while clicking Windows PowerShell to start the session as an administrator. 5️⃣ Run PowerShell as Administrator by default You can set Terminal to always run PowerShell as an administrator. This is not necessarily a good idea: administrator-mode is disabled by default to prevent accidental damage. But if you insist, first open the settings page in Terminal: Press Ctrl + comma, or Click the down arrow button and select Settings On the side menu, click Windows PowerShell under Profiles: <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="463" height="349" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/terminal-settings-profiles-windowspowershell.png" alt="Screenshot of Windows Terminal settings showing various profiles. Windows PowerShell is selected. Other profiles are Command Prompt and Azure Cloud Shell." class="wp-image-9655" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/terminal-settings-profiles-windowspowershell.png 463w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/terminal-settings-profiles-windowspowershell-300x226.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px" /> Scroll down and enable Run this profile as Administrator: <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="688" height="157" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/terminal-settings-run-this-profile-as-administrator.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9658" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/terminal-settings-run-this-profile-as-administrator.png 688w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/terminal-settings-run-this-profile-as-administrator-300x68.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px" /> Click Save on the bottom. Frequently Asked Questions Can I elevate an already open PowerShell window? No. You must close and reopen PowerShell. How do I know if PowerShell is running as Administrator? The window title will say “Administrator: Windows PowerShell” and you may see a UAC prompt when launching. How can I test in code whether the current session is running as an Administrator? Execute the following expression, which returns true or false: ([Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal] [Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).IsInRole([Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole]::Administrator) <path class="with-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2m-6 9l2 2 4-4"></path><path class="without-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2"></path> ([Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal] [Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).IsInRole([Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole]::Administrator) This command checks whether the current Windows identity (your user session) belongs to the Administrator role using .NET’s WindowsPrincipal class. 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Access the Copilot Frontier program for your business on Microsoft 365
As a business subscriber to Microsoft 365, you can enable your organization to experiment with the latest AI technologies through the Frontier program. Frontier provides pre-release access to new features such as Microsoft Scout. Prerequisites Enable Frontier for your organization The first step is to turn on the Copilot Frontier feature: Roll out to All […] The post Access the Copilot Frontier program for your business on Microsoft 365 appeared first on Human Extended.
As a business subscriber to Microsoft 365, you can enable your organization to experiment with the latest AI technologies through the Frontier program. Frontier provides pre-release access to new features such as Microsoft Scout. Prerequisites Your IT administrator needs to enable Frontier for your organization. Your IT administrator needs to enable your user account to access Frontier. You must have an active Copilot license assigned to you. Enable Frontier for your organization The first step is to turn on the Copilot Frontier feature: Go to the admin portal at https://admin.cloud.microsoft. On the side menu, click Copilot > Settings. Click the View all tab. In the search box, search for Copilot Frontier. Click Copilot Frontier in the list. Decide whether to enable Frontier for all users or specific users (see next). Roll out to All users or Specific users When you enable Copilot Frontier for your organization, you need to decide whether to grant access to all users or specific users. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1076" height="447" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/copilot-frontier-specific-users.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9639" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/copilot-frontier-specific-users.png 1076w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/copilot-frontier-specific-users-300x125.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/copilot-frontier-specific-users-1024x425.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/copilot-frontier-specific-users-768x319.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1076px) 100vw, 1076px" /> Reasons for selecting All users: Leadership wants fast adoption + cultural shift The organization is relatively small The organization is comfortable with pre-release features Reasons for selecting Specific users: You want to start with early adopters and power users You want to internal champions to learn and train others You want to avoid confusing users or increasing support load You’re unsure about data exposure and file permissions hygiene Your organization has strict compliance and other requirements A common rollout strategy for any new feature is to: Start with selected users in a pilot, e.g., IT + a business unit Fix any discovered issues such as permissions Expand in waves, e.g., department by department Move to “all users” once stable If you change your mind later, you can return to Copilot > Settings > Copilot Frontier and select a different access level. Enable access to Microsoft Frontier agents Next, verify that users can access Microsoft Frontier agents. Go to Agents > Settings Click Allowed agent types Confirm Allow apps and agents built by Microsoft is checked <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1198" height="470" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/microsoft365-admin-agents-settings-choose-which-types-of-agents.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9641" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/microsoft365-admin-agents-settings-choose-which-types-of-agents.png 1198w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/microsoft365-admin-agents-settings-choose-which-types-of-agents-300x118.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/microsoft365-admin-agents-settings-choose-which-types-of-agents-1024x402.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/microsoft365-admin-agents-settings-choose-which-types-of-agents-768x301.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1198px) 100vw, 1198px" /> Unrelated Tip: you may be surprised to see that Allow apps and agents built by external publishers is enabled by default. As a best practice, consider unchecking this option so you can approve external agents on a case-by-case basis. There is additional risk in allowing external agents: Copilot agents can query and act on organizational data. External agents provide a new pathway for data movement, governed by their own privacy policies and security practices. Be patient It may take up to three hours for Frontier features to be visible to users. References Get Started with Frontier for IT Admins (microsoft.com) – The Frontier program allows you to opt in to innovative and emerging AI features before general availability. Access varies depending on your role and subscription. Get started with the Microsoft Copilot Frontier Program (learn.microsoft.com) – The Microsoft Frontier program gives organizations early access to innovative and emerging AI capabilities in Microsoft 365 before those features reach general availability (GA). By opting in to Frontier, IT administrators can evaluate new Microsoft Copilot agents and AI-powered experiences, determine readiness for broader deployment across their tenant, and provide feedback about Frontier feature capabilities to Microsoft. The post Access the Copilot Frontier program for your business on Microsoft 365 appeared first on Human Extended.
Add a prefix to messages from Google Groups so they are easier to identify
In Google Groups, a prefix is a short bit of text that is added to the front of the subject line when emails are distributed. A prefix makes it easier for people to identify messages coming from the group. If the prefix is reasonably unique, you also make it possible for recipients to create rules […] The post Add a prefix to messages from Google Groups so they are easier to identify appeared first on Human Extended.
In Google Groups, a prefix is a short bit of text that is added to the front of the subject line when emails are distributed. A prefix makes it easier for people to identify messages coming from the group. If the prefix is reasonably unique, you also make it possible for recipients to create rules for processing the emails, e.g., move all messages from the group into a folder. How to add a prefix to group messages 1. Sign into Google Workspace with your admin account. The direct link is https://workspace.google.com/ 2. Navigate to Groups from the dropdown menu next to your profile icon. 3. Click the gear icon for the group you want to change: 4. Scroll down to Email options and specify the Subject prefix. Recipients can use the prefix to target or filter emails from the group, so use a prefix that uniquely identifies the group and will not likely occur in unrelated emails. Google recommends enclosing the prefix with square brackets, e.g., [Prefix]. This is not required; you can follow other patterns such as PREFIX: (all caps + colon). 5. Click Save changes. 6. Be patient – it can take a while for the change to appear on new messages. References Add a prefix to subject lines of group messages (support.google.com) – Group owners and managers can add a prefix that appears in the subject line of all group messages. This helps recipients quickly identify that the message is from the group. The post Add a prefix to messages from Google Groups so they are easier to identify appeared first on Human Extended.
In Google Sheets, a dropdown allows you to select a value from a predefined list, streamlining data entry and reducing errors. Sometimes you need to remove a dropdown – and the process of removing it depends on whether the dropdown is used in the column of a table. Skip to the applicable steps: If Remove […] The post Remove a dropdown from a Google sheet appeared first on Human Extended.
In Google Sheets, a dropdown allows you to select a value from a predefined list, streamlining data entry and reducing errors. Sometimes you need to remove a dropdown – and the process of removing it depends on whether the dropdown is used in the column of a table. Skip to the applicable steps: Remove a dropdown located outside of a table Remove a dropdown located inside of a table If Remove rule is disabled when opening the dropdown settings, then likely the dropdown is part of the column definition inside a table. Go to Remove a dropdown located inside of a table. Remove a dropdown located outside of a table Use these instructions if your dropdown is located outside of a table. If your dropdown is defined as part of a column in a table, jump to the next section because the steps are different. Remove a dropdown outside of a table using your mouse Right-click the cell containing the dropdown, and then Select Dropdown from the popup menu. The data validation panel will open. Click Remove rule on the bottom of the panel Remove a dropdown outside of a table using your keyboard Move keyboard focus to the cell containing the dropdown, and then Press Shift-Enter to open the dropdown, and then Press the Up or Down arrow keys to navigate to the pencil (edit) icon, and then Press the Enter key. The data validation panel will open. Press the Tab key until Remove rule has focus and then press Enter. Tip: the Remove rule button is one tab position after the Done button. Keep pressing Tab until Done has focus, then press Tab one last time. Remove a dropdown located inside of a table If your table contains a column with a dropdown, then you cannot directly remove the dropdown (as of Mary 2026). It is unclear whether this is a bug or by design. To fix, you must make a copy of the column and paste back with values only. Remove a dropdown inside of a table using your mouse You must copy the column values into a new column without the dropdown: Insert an empty column next to the dropdown column: Right-click anywhere in the dropdown column Select + Insert 1 column left from the popup menu A column will be inserted to the left of the dropdown column Copy the dropdown column: Right-click the header cell (top) of the dropdown column Select Copy from the popup menu Paste special values only into the empty column you added Right-click the header (top) of the new empty column you added Select Paste special > Values only The contents of the dropdown column will be pasted as values only Delete the dropdown column Right-click anywhere in the dropdown column Select Delete table column from the popup menu Remove a dropdown inside of a table using your keyboard You must copy the column values into a new column without the dropdown: Insert an empty column next to the dropdown column Move focus to anywhere in the dropdown column Press Control + Alt + = on Windows, or ⌘ + Option + = on a Mac Use the arrow keys to select Insert Column. A column is inserted to the left. Copy the dropdown column Use the arrow key to move anywhere back in the dropdown column Press Control + Space to select the entire column Press Control + C to copy the column Paste values only into the new empty column Use the arrow keys to move to the header cell of the new column Press Control + Shift + V to paste values only Remove the old dropdown column Use the arrow keys to move back to the old dropdown column Press Control + Alt + – (minus) to open the delete menu Select the option to delete the column References Create an in-cell dropdown list (support.google.com) – Create dropdown lists in a cell with Google Sheets. Keyboard shortcuts for Google Sheets (support.google.com) – Use keyboard shortcuts in Google Sheets to navigate, format, and use formulas. The post Remove a dropdown from a Google sheet appeared first on Human Extended.
Square does not directly support Zelle, but you can configure a custom payment method to track Zelle payments. To do this, you must have a bank account that supports Zelle and you must enroll with your email address or phone number. Once your bank account is enrolled, you can define a custom payment method in […] The post Accept Zelle payments with Square appeared first on Human Extended.
Square does not directly support Zelle, but you can configure a custom payment method to track Zelle payments. To do this, you must have a bank account that supports Zelle and you must enroll with your email address or phone number. Once your bank account is enrolled, you can define a custom payment method in Square. This will let you select Zelle as a payment method, but you’ll need to manually verify the payment yourself. Later, you can use reporting to track and reconcile the transactions. Confirm your bank supports Zelle for business accounts As noted by Zelle on their website, your business bank account must support Zelle. Zelle is typically associated with consumer-to-consumer payments, but banks can offer Zelle for small business accounts. However, it is up to the bank to implement the service. To check, open your banking app or website and look at the transfer or payment screens. If you don’t see an option to use Zelle, call your bank. Your bank may have eligibility requirements before you can enroll. Here are a few major banks that are known to support Zelle with business accounts: Chase You can use Zelle in the Chase Mobile® app to send and receive payments from your business checking account. PNC A Fast and Easy Way to Receive Payments from Customers, Directly to Your Eligible PNC Business Checking Account—Free in the PNC Mobile App. TD Eligible personal and small business customers can also send and receive payments with Zelle®. Wells Fargo Enrolling with Zelle® is fast, simple, and easy using Wells Fargo Business Online® or the Wells Fargo Mobile® app Enroll with Zelle from your banking app If you haven’t done so already, you need to enroll with Zelle. This is always done through your banking app or website, not Zelle itself. During enrollment, you will associate an email address or phone number with your business account. You cannot use the same email address or phone number that was enrolled with a personal account. If your email address or phone number has already been enrolled, your bank may give you the option to transfer the enrollment. If you have any troubles, just call them to get it sorted out. Once your account is enrolled, you can begin sending and receiving money through Zelle. Be sure to note any transfer limits that may be imposed by your bank. Create a custom payment method for Zelle Square does not support Zelle directly. This means: Square will not verify that payment was successful. Square will not deduct service fees. Square will not deduct funds for a loan repayment. However, you can define a custom payment method that can be selected by staff at purchase time. By having staff select “Zelle” as a payment method, you’ll get reporting and accurate data that will simplify reconciliation later. See Add a custom payment method to Square POS – follow these instructions and use “Zelle” or something similar as the name of the payment method. Create a Zelle Tag (optional) A Zelle tag allows customers to send money to a short name like yourbusinessname instead of your email address or phone number. This looks more professional and can save time. Create the tag now before making QR codes or flyers. Sign into your banking website or mobile app and look for the option to create a tag. Every banking app is different, but usually you will find the option in the Zelle section of the app or website. If you have any troubles, call your bank. Note that customers can still use your phone number and email address even if you create a tag. A tag is an alternate, easier way to find you in the Zelle directory. Create a Zelle QR code (optional) A QR code makes it easier for customers to send you a Zelle payment. Typically, you print the QR code for easy access near the register. When a customer is ready to pay with Zelle, they simply point their camera at the QR code, which will open Zelle in their banking app and select you as recipient. The customer will still need to enter an amount and confirm payment. To get your QR code, open your banking app and look in the Zelle section of the app. You should see an option to view and print your QR code. Note that you might have multiple QR codes available (one for each phone, email and tag). You can use any of them, but use the tag-based one for best branding. Download the QR code and insert into a flyer you can put near the register. If you have any troubles finding your QR code, call your bank. Train your staff on how to accept Zelle Lastly, ensure your staff are trained on accepting Zelle payments. Make it easy to pay by having a QR code handy. Select Zelle in the POS when accepting payment. Confirm that payment has been received before closing the transaction. If your staff doesn’t select Zelle at payment time, your reconciliation will be that much harder. If your staff doesn’t confirm successful payment, you could lose money. Train your staff to give a good experience. References Track external transactions with Custom Payment Methods (squareup.com) – A Custom Payment Method is a custom named payment method you can use to track orders received from outside payment sources via Square. For example, third-party ordering and delivery, non-Square gift cards, and memberships.) All transactions recorded in the Square Point of Sale app are included in reporting, giving you a comprehensive view of your sales and transactions through Square. The post Accept Zelle payments with Square appeared first on Human Extended.
Add a custom payment method to Square POS
If your business accepts payments that do not flow through Square directly, you’ll want to add a custom payment method. Such payments methods include: Although these payment methods are not supported directly in Square, you can configure Square to track them. This makes it easier to report and reconcile transactions later. Understanding custom payment methods […] The post Add a custom payment method to Square POS appeared first on Human Extended.
If your business accepts payments that do not flow through Square directly, you’ll want to add a custom payment method. Such payments methods include: DoorDash Groupon PayPal Uber Eats Venmo Zelle Although these payment methods are not supported directly in Square, you can configure Square to track them. This makes it easier to report and reconcile transactions later. Understanding custom payment methods A custom payment method is selected by your staff when a customer is prompted to pay for their purchase. Square will note the customer paid with the custom payment method, which will show up in reporting. Advantages of custom payment methods The key advantage is accurate data resulting in easier reconciliation. Instead of all external payments closing to “other” or cash, you know exactly how each customer paid. And if your customers tip, you’ll have an easier time in payroll because Square can track the tip information. More granular reporting of how customers are paying Full visibility of payments outside of Square Simpler bookkeeping, reconciliation, and tip payouts Visibility into consumer payment preferences That said, there are some limitations to understand. Limitations of custom payment methods Square is not integrating with the external payment system. Square does not: Process the payment Move money into your bank account Apply Square fees Provide chargeback protection Contribute toward a loan repayment plan It is up to your staff to verify that payment is actually received. Best practices for a good experience Be aware that Square does not allow you to edit the name of a custom payment method after creation. Make sure to specify the name carefully with the exact spelling and capitalization you want. Avoid vague names like “External”. Use clear names like: CashApp DoorDash Groupon PayPal Uber Eats Venmo Zelle At the register, consider making a plaque or flyer with QR codes to opens the payment app(s) with the correct recipient. Many third-party payment systems like Venmo have an option to generate a QR code you can use. In Zelle, you can create a user-friendly tag name instead of requiring the person to search by email or phone number. Check the payment platform for details. Lastly, remember that Square does not verify payment. Train your staff on how to verify payment before closing the transaction. How to add a custom payment method to Square using the website Sign into your Square dashboard Go to Settings > Account & Settings > Payments > Payment Methods from the side menu Click Custom payment methods on the top of the screen If you previously created any custom payment methods, you’ll see them here. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1391" height="908" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Square-CustomPaymentMethod-List.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Screenshot of the 'Payment methods' screen in Square, with the 'Custom payment methods' tab selected. The tab has an icon near it labeled Beta. Under the tab is a list of payment methods that have been added. At the top of the list is a button to add a payment method. Under the button, in this example Venmo and Zelle have already been added. There is an Edit button in each row for editing the payment method." style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Square-CustomPaymentMethod-List.png 1391w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Square-CustomPaymentMethod-List-300x196.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Square-CustomPaymentMethod-List-1024x668.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Square-CustomPaymentMethod-List-768x501.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1391px) 100vw, 1391px" /> Click the Add payment method button Review the warning that payment methods cannot be edited or removed <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1047" height="785" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Square-CustomPaymentMethod-Add.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Square-CustomPaymentMethod-Add.png 1047w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Square-CustomPaymentMethod-Add-300x225.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Square-CustomPaymentMethod-Add-1024x768.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Square-CustomPaymentMethod-Add-768x576.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1047px) 100vw, 1047px" /> Due to reporting purposes, custom payment methods cannot be edited or removed once created. Make sure have typed the name as you intend to see it represented on your reports. Type the name of the payment method with exact spelling and capitalization because you cannot change the name later You cannot edit this name ever again. As a best practice, avoid generic names such as External; clearly identify the payment platform. Enable Activate on Point of Sale if you want to start using the payment method immediately at the register If you activated the method, enable Capture optional tip with payment if you want to track tips when the custom payment method is used If customers routinely tip at your business, then enable this option so you can record tip amounts at the point of sale. This will make it easier to reconcile transactions later when you compare your external payments with the transactions in Square. Review your settings and then click Add References Track external transactions with Custom Payment Methods | Square Support Center – A Custom Payment Method is a custom named payment method you can use to track orders received from outside payment sources via Square. For example, third-party ordering and delivery, non-Square gift cards, and memberships.) All transactions recorded in the Square Point of Sale app are included in reporting, giving you a comprehensive view of your sales and transactions through Square. The post Add a custom payment method to Square POS appeared first on Human Extended.
Create a distribution list in Google Workspace
A distribution list is a simple way to send one email to multiple people at once. The list contains members and has its own email address. When you email the list, the system automatically sends the email to all members. This mechanism is useful for company-wide announcements, or discussion groups, etc. This guide explains how […] The post Create a distribution list in Google Workspace appeared first on Human Extended.
A distribution list is a simple way to send one email to multiple people at once. The list contains members and has its own email address. When you email the list, the system automatically sends the email to all members. This mechanism is useful for company-wide announcements, or discussion groups, etc. This guide explains how to create distribution lists in Google Workspace. Types of distribution lists In Google terminology, a distribution list is a group. A group is a set of users. Google provides a lot of options, enabling you configure the exact behavior desired for your group. Here are a few common scenarios: A public distribution list to post announcements. In this type of distribution list, members join because they want to receive announcements, e.g., new versions of an application. Typically, members cannot post into the group and cannot see other members. Only the group owners can post. A private distribution list to publish reports. For example, you can instruct your finance team to send a daily report with KPIs (key performance indicators). Since this group contains sensitive information, membership is typically controlled (approval required) but often members are permitted to reply and ask questions. A list of people with access to a resource such as a shared drive. This is a security group. Members need approval to join (otherwise it is useless as a security group), and for extra security, members may be restricted from seeing other members. These are just examples of the kinds of groups you can create using various combinations of the options. We will walk through the major options you need to set during creation of the group. Where to manage groups in Google Workspace To manage groups, you go to the Groups section of the Admin page. Sign into your Google Workspace account. Select Admin from the menu next to your profile in the upper-right corner. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1196" height="588" class="wp-image-8336" style="max-width:100%" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142240.png" alt="" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142240.png 1196w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142240-300x147.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142240-1024x503.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142240-768x378.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1196px) 100vw, 1196px" /> Scroll down and click Groups. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1235" height="481" class="wp-image-8337" style="max-width:100%" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142345.png" alt="" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142345.png 1235w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142345-300x117.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142345-1024x399.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142345-768x299.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1235px) 100vw, 1235px" /> You should see a list of groups and a button to create a new group. How to create a group in Google Workspace Step 1: Specify group details If you haven’t already, go to the Groups admin page (see above). ClickCreate group. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1482" height="363" class="wp-image-8338" style="max-width:100%" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142455.png" alt="" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142455.png 1482w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142455-300x73.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142455-1024x251.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-17-142455-768x188.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1482px) 100vw, 1482px" /> Enter the details of the group (see table below). Click next. You specify the following options in this step (* means required): Group name* The name of the group as you want it to appear in lists and messages. You can change the name later. Group email* The email address of the group. When you send messages to this email address, they will be sent to all members of the group. You can change the email address later. Group description A description of the group to help people understand its purpose. You can change this later. Group owners One or more people who will have administrative rights over the group. Owners can also be changed. Group labels Indicates whether this is a security group. A group is always a mailing group (a distribution list), but you can also tag it as a security group. When configured as a security group, you can use it to control access to resources. For example, when setting the permissions of a shared folder, you can specify that members of the group have read/write access. You cannot remove the security tag after setting it. *required Step 2: Set permissions In step 1 (above), you defined the core options such as name and description. In step 2, you define the access permissions of the group. These permissions control how people interact with the group. Understanding access permissions of groups Access permissions allow you to control the following: Who can contact group owners Who can view conversations Who can post Who can view members Who can manage members (add, invite, approve) The correct answers depend on the purpose of the group. If your group is doing something confidential, you probably want to keep it locked down. On the other hand, if the group is for coordinating after-work happy hours, you can be more liberal. With this in mind, review the matrix of permissions. Each row represents a type of action such as viewing conversations. Each column represents a type of person. For each combination of row and column, a cell can be empty (not permitted) or have a checkbox (permitted). Review the following example: <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="430" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5-1024x430.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8626" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5-1024x430.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5-300x126.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5-768x323.png 768w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-5.png 1195w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> In this example, anyone is permitted to contact group owners (see first row). However, only people in the organization are permitted to view conversions (second row). Only managers and group owners are allowed to post (last three rows). You can click any cell to toggle the permission for that action and type of person. To save time, the top of the screen has a few presets that you can select for common scenarios. When you select one of these presets, the matrix is updated with the permissions for that scenario. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="160" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6-1024x160.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8627" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6-1024x160.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6-300x47.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6-768x120.png 768w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-6.png 1074w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> Scenario Description Public Anyone in your organization can post to and join the group Team Anyone in your organization can post to the group, but they must ask to join Announcement Only Only group owners and managers can post to the group, and anyone in your organization can join Restricted Only group owners, managers, and members can post to the group, and people in your organization must ask to join Custom When you change a setting for another access type, it becomes Custom The presets are not “types” of groups. They apply a set of permissions for a common scenario such as an announcement-only distribution list. You can still click (change) any cells after applying a preset. Deciding who can join a group In addition to permissions, you need to decide how people join the group. You have three options: Anyone in the organization can ask to join Anyone in the organization can join Only invited users can join The correct answer depends on the purpose of the group. If the group will distribute sensitive information such as financial reports, then lock it down. If the group is marketing in nature (e.g., product announcements), make it easy to join without approval. Enabling external users Lastly, you can decide whether to allow external users to be in the group. An external user is someone outside of your Google Workspace. External users don’t need to be on the Google plan; they just need a valid email address. Step 3: Save, confirm, and look at advanced settings Once the permissions are satisfactory, click Done. You should see a confirmation screen once the group is created. You will also see a link to start adding members to the group, if you wish. Known issue: login prompt after clicking Done Google may prompt you to re-enter your password when clicking the Done button. If this happens, be sure to re-enter your correct password, and then confirm whether the group was created. If the group is not listed, and you don’t remember seeing a confirmation screen, you’ll need to start over and create the group. Fortunately, you should not be prompted for your password again as long as you re-entered the correct password when first prompted. Advanced settings Later, you can return to the groups list to view or change settings. Note that groups have additional advanced settings that were not presented during the creation steps. For example, you can define a welcome message that is automatically sent to people who join the group. Take some time to explore the advanced settings. Adding members Once a group is created, you need add and remove members. If you enabled external users, you can add people outside of your Google Workspace, e.g., people on a different domain name. Unsubscribing To remove themselves from the group, recipients can send an email to address+subscribe@example.com, where address is the email address of the group, and example.com is your domain name. A reminder is attached to the bottom of emails sent to the list. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to reports+unsubscribe@example.com. <path class="with-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2m-6 9l2 2 4-4"></path><path class="without-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2"></path> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to reports+unsubscribe@example.com. References Control access to sensitive data with security groups (google.com) – As an administrator, you can use security groups to control access to sensitive information and resources. You can create a new group or update an existing group to a security group. 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Enable or disable automatic updates of WordPress core
You have three options for automatic updates in WordPress: Be sure to configure backups Most WordPress updates are safe but occasionally a plugin will break. Having a recent backup will save you time. However, unlike automatic updates, automatic backups must be performed through a plugin or your hosting provider. Refer to: Toggle automatic updates through […] The post Enable or disable automatic updates of WordPress core appeared first on Human Extended.
You have three options for automatic updates in WordPress: All new versions of WordPress Maintenance and security releases only No automatic updates Be sure to configure backups Most WordPress updates are safe but occasionally a plugin will break. Having a recent backup will save you time. However, unlike automatic updates, automatic backups must be performed through a plugin or your hosting provider. Refer to: Build a good backup strategy for your WordPress website Toggle automatic updates through the WordPress admin dashboard Sign into your WordPress site with an admin account. Navigate to Dashboard > Updates from the side menu. Look at the sentence that describes your current setting. If you see This site is automatically kept up to date with maintenance and security releases of WordPress only, then you will get minor updates but not major updates (e.g., 7.0). <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="194" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-4-1024x194.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8527" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-4-1024x194.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-4-300x57.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-4-768x145.png 768w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-4-1536x290.png 1536w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-4.png 1756w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> This is the default. You will not get major updates because they are most likely to break plugins. To get major updates, click Enable automatic updates for all new versions of WordPress. The change will take effect immediately. If you see This site is automatically kept up to date with each new version of WordPress, then you will get both major and minor updates. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="238" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3-1024x238.png" alt="" class="wp-image-8525" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3-1024x238.png 1024w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3-300x70.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3-768x178.png 768w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3-1536x357.png 1536w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-3.png 1748w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> To switch back to minor updates only, click Switch to automatic updates for maintenance and security releases only. The change will take effect immediately. Disable automatic updates entirely with the WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE setting If you wish to disable even minor updates to WordPress, you can set the WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE setting in wp-config.php. This is not recommended unless you need absolute control over your deployment, e.g., you are running specific versions of WordPress for development and testing. The WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE setting has three possible values: define('WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', true); // Update major and minor define('WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', 'minor'); // Update minor only (default) define('WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', false); // Disable all core updates <path class="with-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2m-6 9l2 2 4-4"></path><path class="without-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2"></path> define('WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', true); // Update major and minor define('WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', 'minor'); // Update minor only (default) define('WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', false); // Disable all core updates If you are familiar with wp-config.php, then add the desired line to your configuration file. Otherwise, note that wp-config.php contains various settings used by WordPress. WordPress does not supply an editor directly, but you can use a plugin or other tools to change the file. Refer to the following guide: Edit wp‑config.php on WordPress – 3 easy ways If you are not sure where to insert the setting, it is safe to add immediately above the line that says “That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing.” This line is located toward the end of the file. Blank lines are OK. Example: define('WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', true); /* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */ <path class="with-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2m-6 9l2 2 4-4"></path><path class="without-check" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" d="M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2"></path> define('WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', true); /* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */ The post Enable or disable automatic updates of WordPress core appeared first on Human Extended.