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

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

If you've ever used Slack, you're probably all too familiar with the default woodblock sound that pops up whenever you get a notification. It's a sound that fills many with dread. Typing the phrase ...

A woman has shared her confusion after discovering that workplace messaging platform Slack inexplicably allows users to change the sound of a message notification to the word “hummus”. Claudia ...

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

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

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

Stephen forged his writing career writing cell phone reviews, seeking out wireless deals, and demystifying the mobile industry. He's provided expert insight for PCMag, CBC, Toronto Star, and Global ...