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Add a prefix to messages from Google Groups so they are easier to identify
type: item
creator: Dave Pinch
date: 2026-05-27T06:09:49Z
subject: How To
subject: Google Groups
description: 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.
encoded: 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.

Remove a dropdown from a Google sheet
type: item
creator: Dave Pinch
date: 2026-05-25T04:18:05Z
subject: How To
subject: Google Sheets
description: 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.
encoded: 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 dro…

Accept Zelle payments with Square
type: item
creator: Dave Pinch
date: 2026-05-23T00:48:39Z
subject: How To
subject: custom payment methods
subject: Square
subject: Zelle
description: 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.
encoded: 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 numb…

Add a custom payment method to Square POS
type: item
creator: Dave Pinch
date: 2026-05-22T09:18:17Z
subject: How To
subject: Square
description: 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.
encoded: 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 syste…

Create a distribution list in Google Workspace
type: item
creator: Dave Pinch
date: 2026-05-22T05:46:33Z
subject: How To
subject: Google Workspace
description: 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.
encoded: 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 decoding="async" width="1196" height="588" class="wp-image-8336" style="max-width:100%" src="https:/…

Enable or disable automatic updates of WordPress core
type: item
creator: Dave Pinch
date: 2026-05-21T01:43:52Z
subject: How To
subject: WordPress
subject: wp-config.php
description: 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.
encoded: 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-3-1024x23…

How to auto save files in Visual Studio Code
type: item
creator: Dave Pinch
date: 2026-04-28T00:26:10Z
subject: How To
subject: Git
subject: JSON
subject: Visual Studio Code
description: When you Auto Save in Visual Studio Code, the editor automatically saves changes without requiring action from you. In some workflows, this can save time and frustration. For example, it prevents you from staging an unsaved file in Git. There are several ways to enable auto saving, which you can set globally to your user […] The post How to auto save files in Visual Studio Code appeared first on Human Extended.
encoded: When you Auto Save in Visual Studio Code, the editor automatically saves changes without requiring action from you. In some workflows, this can save time and frustration. For example, it prevents you from staging an unsaved file in Git. There are several ways to enable auto saving, which you can set globally to your user preferences, or specifically to a workspace. Quickly toggle Auto Save with the File menu To quickly enable auto saving, open the File menu and toggle Auto Save. A checkbox means Auto Save is on. When you enable auto saving in this manner, VS Code defaults to saving after a delay (the afterDelay setting as described below). <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="535" height="138" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/vscode-file-menu-with-auto-save-highlighted-cropped.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4639" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/vscode-file-menu-with-auto-save-highlighted-cropped.png 535w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/vscode-file-menu-with-auto-save-highlighted-cropped-300x77.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px" /> For advanced options, search for “Auto Save” in Settings For advanced options: Press Ctrl + comma to open Settings. Search for “Auto Save” in the search box. Review and change the settings. Note: by default, settings apply to all workspaces. If you want to rescope the settings to your current workspace only, then click Workspace under the search box. You will see the same settings except they will apply to the workspace instead of your user account. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="988" height="1024" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-5-988x1024.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4641" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-5-988x1024.png 988w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-5-290x300.png 290w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image-…

Disable the llms.txt feature in Yoast SEO
type: item
creator: Dave Pinch
date: 2026-04-19T01:23:31Z
subject: How To
subject: llms.txt
subject: Yoast SEO
description: llms.txt is a text file that helps large language models (LLMs) better understand your website. The Yoast SEO plugin can generate llms.txt for you, but sometimes you need to disable it so you can generate your own file. Instructions References The post Disable the llms.txt feature in Yoast SEO appeared first on Human Extended.
encoded: llms.txt is a text file that helps large language models (LLMs) better understand your website. The Yoast SEO plugin can generate llms.txt for you, but sometimes you need to disable it so you can generate your own file. Instructions Navigate to Yoast SEO > Settings in the admin side menu <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="261" height="497" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YoastSEO-Settings-SideMenu.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Screenshot of the Yoast SEO side menu with the Settings option highlighted. The Settings menu item is second from top after General." style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YoastSEO-Settings-SideMenu.png 261w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YoastSEO-Settings-SideMenu-158x300.png 158w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px" /> Look for the llms.txt feature <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="986" height="266" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YoastSEO-Settings-llms.txt-Enabled.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YoastSEO-Settings-llms.txt-Enabled.png 986w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YoastSEO-Settings-llms.txt-Enabled-300x81.png 300w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YoastSEO-Settings-llms.txt-Enabled-768x207.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px" /> Toggle the llms.txt feature off The toggle will turn gray when disabled. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="986" height="266" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YoastSEO-Settings-llms.txt-Disabled.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Screenshot of the llms.txt feature in Yoast, currently disabled" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YoastSEO-Settings-llms.txt-D…

Count characters in a Microsoft Word document or text selection
type: item
creator: Dave Pinch
date: 2026-04-09T00:04:13Z
subject: How To
subject: Microsoft Word
description: By default, the status bar in Microsoft Word shows the total number of words in the current document. If you select a portion of text, the status bar instead shows the number of words in that selection. Sometimes you need to know the total characters instead of the words. There are several ways to pull […] The post Count characters in a Microsoft Word document or text selection appeared first on Human Extended.
encoded: By default, the status bar in Microsoft Word shows the total number of words in the current document. If you select a portion of text, the status bar instead shows the number of words in that selection. Sometimes you need to know the total characters instead of the words. There are several ways to pull up this information in Word, and you can customize the status bar to show the information at all times. How to show word and character counts <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="344" height="346" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Microsoft-Word-WordCount.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5573" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Microsoft-Word-WordCount.png 344w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Microsoft-Word-WordCount-298x300.png 298w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Microsoft-Word-WordCount-150x150.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 344px) 100vw, 344px" /> There are two ways to show word and character counts: Click Review > Word Count on the top menu, or Click the word count in the status bar on the bottom of the page In both cases, you can select text prior to opening the statistics. If text is selected, only that selection is counted. How to always show character count in the status bar You can customize the status bar to show the number of characters (with spaces) in the current document or text selection. Right-click the status bar and click Character Count (with spaces). <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="583" height="490" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Microsoft-Word-StatusBar-Customize-Top.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5575" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Microsoft-Word-StatusBar-Customize-Top.png 583w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Microsoft-Word-StatusBar-Customize-Top-300x252.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px" /> Tip: Be aware of the trailing space In Word, y…

Change the version of PHP used by a domain on a GoDaddy VPS
type: item
creator: Dave Pinch
date: 2026-04-04T21:04:47Z
subject: How To
subject: GoDaddy
subject: PHP
subject: VPS
subject: WHM
subject: WordPress
description: Prerequisites These instructions assume you have already installed the desired PHP package onto the VPS. See Install a PHP version on a GoDaddy VPS with WHM. Instructions The post Change the version of PHP used by a domain on a GoDaddy VPS appeared first on Human Extended.
encoded: Prerequisites These instructions assume you have already installed the desired PHP package onto the VPS. See Install a PHP version on a GoDaddy VPS with WHM. Instructions If you haven’t already, backup your VPS Launch WHM Click Multi PHP Manager under Software in the left side menu <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="326" height="578" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GoDaddy-VPS-WHM-MultiPHP_Manager-SideMenu.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GoDaddy-VPS-WHM-MultiPHP_Manager-SideMenu.png 326w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GoDaddy-VPS-WHM-MultiPHP_Manager-SideMenu-169x300.png 169w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px" /> Click the User Domain Settings tab Do not change the system PHP setting. This will affect the entire system. Instead click the User Domain Settings tab to select the PHP version used by your specific website. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="485" height="88" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GoDaddy-VPS-WHM-MultiPHP_Manager-UserDomainSettingsTab.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GoDaddy-VPS-WHM-MultiPHP_Manager-UserDomainSettingsTab.png 485w, https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GoDaddy-VPS-WHM-MultiPHP_Manager-UserDomainSettingsTab-300x54.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px" /> Locate your domain in the list, and then select the desired PHP version in the PHP Version column. The change is immediately applied. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="408" height="250" src="https://humanextended.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/GoDaddy-VPS-WHM-MultiPHP_Manager-UserDomainSettings-PHPVersionDropDown.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;" srcset="https://h…