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How cookies and partitions are handled in Shift
Ever been curious about how Shift maintains your login sessions across workspaces and apps or why some extensions may not function as expected in your secondary workspaces? If so, you're in the right place! In this article, we'll delve d...
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Can I change the default search engine in Shift?
Ever wondered if you can change the default search engine in Shift? Shift is built overtop of the Chromium base. Therefore, Google Chrome is Shift's default browser and search engine. There is no way to change the default browser to s...
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How to customize your Shift settings
To access Settings in Shift, head to the top right corner of the app, and click on the settings icon. Notification Settings Now you can mute notifications from the quick settings. This mute notification tool will allow you to tempora...
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How to use link preview settings
Wondering how to turn off link previews? Continue reading to learn how! 🕵️♀️ What does a link preview look like? Link previews will appear in the lower left corner of Shift when you hover your mouse over a link. Sometimes, these link ...
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All about Auto-Launch in Shift
This article will walk you through Auto-Launch; what it is and how to turn it on or off What is Auto-Launch? As the name suggests, Auto-Launch is a feature (turned ON by default) that will automatically launch Shift when you start up you...
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Tips on Optimizing Your Shift Screen
This article outlines how to customize the appearance of Shift. 1. Change your sidebar size To change your sidebar size, right-click anywhere on your sidebar and select between Default, Medium, Large, and Expanded. Additionally, y...
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How do I change the default Google/Microsoft Service that appears in my email account?
The wait is over! Now you can have as many apps as you want at the top right corner of your Shift. Continue reading for full step-by-step instructions 🌈 How to add/change apps In your email in Shift, you will get to select as many Goog...
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All about file and attachment downloads and uploads in Shift
This article will walk you through everything you need to know about managing file and attachment downloads and how to upload files into Shift. Learn how to change your default download location and saving preferences and how to access y...
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How to use location services
This article goes over how to use location services on Mac and Windows computers. If this is what you are looking for, you've found the place! You might be familiar with the famous real-estate mantra "It's all about Location, Location, ...
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Can clicked links open in the respective app, rather than a new tab?
Shift can automatically detect if a clicked link is related to an app that you have added to Shift, and open in that app rather than a separate web tab. This feature is called "Smart Link Handling" and it's currently available in Shift U...
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How do I open a secondary Shift window?
Multi-window support (draggable secondary windows) is not currently available in Shift. Future Plans 🔮 We understand this is a feature many of our users would like to see available, and it's on our radar! Product and Development are ex...
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How to open links in your browser instead of Shift
You may prefer links to open outside of Shift (i.e. in your default browser). Opening links outside of Shift is possible! Keep reading this article to find out how! Go to Quick Settings (top-right corner) Scroll down to Advanced Sett...
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How to view your Shift browsing and sidebar history
Want to view a recently closed web tab? Want to see the last few websites and accounts you've navigated to in Shift? The history tab's got you covered! Read below for some quick tips about the history tab and how to access it. 🔎 More a...
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Does Shift combine my calendars and inboxes into a single view?
Shift allows you to add all your email accounts, calendars, and apps into one centralized place. Within each supported email account you add to Shift, by default, the email, calendar, and drive services are added for each. A big advantag...
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How to adjust page zoom and font size in Shift
Do you struggle to read the font sometimes or forget your glasses and need to make things a little bigger? Or were you blessed with a 20/20 vision and need to see more of your page? Either way, you can adjust your Shift view and font s...
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How to import and export passwords in Shift
You can import and export your passwords within Shift! There are two different ways you can import passwords into Shift Ultra: directly from your browser, or from a CSV file. Shift can currently import from five different browsers, inclu...
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How to import/export bookmarks and browser settings
You can import your bookmarks and browser settings from a supported browser anytime in Shift! Supported browsers include Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Vivaldi. If you're using a different browser, importing browser bookmarks and sett...
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Enabling Spell Check
Need some reassurance while you type? Shift has your back! Learn how to turn on spell check here. How to Enable Spell Check in Shift Go to Quick Settings (top right corner of Shift). Scroll down to "Advanced Settings". Click on "Languag...
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How to log into multiple accounts in Shift
With Shift, you can log into your different accounts for the same tool or app at the same time! No more logging in and out to access your different accounts. Follow our quick steps in this article to get started! Click the plus sign in...
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Disabling a Chrome Extension in Shift
This article outlines how to remove a Chrome extension from your setup. Right-click on the extension you want to remove. Select "Remove extension" What's Next? Learn about more tooltips and tricks here. Discover answers to frequently...
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All About the Shift Beta Channel
What is the Beta channel? Do you consider yourself a pioneer or power user of software? Do you get enjoyment out of providing support and product teams with valuable feedback? Then the Beta channel is the place to be! On Beta, you'll hav...
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How to customize your sidebar
Your sidebar is where everything lives! Customize the colors displayed for your emails, add helpful descriptions, and change the style of the sidebar itself. Check out our quick tips below to make your sidebar work for you! 🤩 Changing yo...
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How to add a custom web app or URL to your sidebar
If the web app you're looking for isn't yet listed in Shift's library, we have an easy workaround you can use to add a custom app or URL to your sidebar. Continue reading for step-by-step instructions! 😎 Let us know what web apps you'd l...
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How to get mail links to always open in Shift
Wondering how to set Shift as your default email handler and have mail links always open in Shift? Wonder no more! This article will walk you through how to set Shift as your default email application so that any email (mailto) links you...
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How to change your theme
Shift has three options for themes: Light Mode, Dark Mode, and Auto. The Auto Theme will automatically detect when your day changes from daytime to evening/night and will change your theme from Light to Dark accordingly. Right-click an...
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How to use Keyboard Shortcuts
Shift has its own list of custom keyboard shortcuts. These keyboard shortcuts are built right into Shift and cannot be customized or disabled. This article covers the complete list of keyboard shortcuts in Shift, including how to use app...
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Is Shift available on mobile or tablet devices?
Shift is a desktop app that's currently available for download on laptop and desktop computers (Mac and Windows). Shift is not compatible with mobile devices, iPads, tablets, or laptops used in "tablet" mode. We are focused on making Shi...
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How to use Shift on multiple computers
You can access your Shift account across as many supported devices (Mac and Windows) as you'd like for no additional cost! Your basic Shift setup will be available across multiple devices (added email accounts and apps). Some settings wi...
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