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How to Use Gmail Snippets

Email productivity tools can save significant time and ensure consistency in business communications. This guide explains Gmail snippets (also known as Gmail templates or canned responses) in simple terms. We also provide practical, example templates for various departments. Finally, we compare Gmail’s built-in templates to TextExpander, explaining why TextExpander may be a better solution for…

Text Snippet Examples & Key Benefits

Text Snippets are short, reusable pieces of text that you can quickly insert into your writing. Typically, you assign a shorthand or abbreviation to each Snippet, and when you type that shortcut, it instantly expands into the full text. This is often powered by text expansion tools, like TextExpander. Snippets can also include special characters,…

The Top Keyboard Maestro Alternatives in 2025

If you’ve spent any time automating tasks on macOS, chances are you’ve come across Keyboard Maestro. It’s long been a favorite among power users for building custom macros, automating repetitive workflows, and taking full control of the keyboard and mouse. But as powerful as it is, Keyboard Maestro isn’t for everyone. Maybe you’re looking for…

Best Business Productivity Software for 2025

Learn about the top business productivity tools and strategies to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and boost productivity for your business.

500+ of the Most Useful Keyboard Shortcuts to Work Faster

Keyboard shortcuts are the cornerstone of office efficiency. Awkwardly mousing through menus saps your time and breaks your flow. Learning just a handful of keyboard shortcuts is a game-changer for how you work. Some of the most common and useful that work in most programs: A quick note for Mac users: While most of the…

Call Center Email Quality Monitoring

Email quality monitoring is the process of evaluating customer emails to ensure they meet standards for professionalism, accuracy, and effectiveness. Just as calls are monitored for quality, call center emails should follow company policy. And by implementing a QA program, your organization can ensure customer satisfaction by delivering uniform, high-quality communication. Call center email quality…

Best Hotkeys Software for Windows & Mac

Repetitive clicks and keystrokes can drain productivity and morale. Hotkey and automation software aims to banish this drudgery by letting you trigger complex actions with simple keyboard shortcuts. Ever wished you could press a single key combo to launch a sequence of apps, type a canned email response, or reorganize your files? With the right…

What is Predictive Text & How to Use It

Ever notice your phone suggesting the next word before you type it? That’s predictive text at work—a clever feature that anticipates what you’ll say next. It’s now built into nearly every device and app you touch. In this guide, we’ll break down what predictive text is, how it guesses your words, and—most importantly—how you can…

What Is Typing Automation?

Typing the same phrases, emails, or responses over and over can be tedious and time-consuming. Typing automation simplifies this process by allowing users to quickly insert text snippets, templates, or repetitive content with minimal effort. From customer support teams to healthcare professionals, many industries rely on typing automation to improve accuracy, save time, and reduce…