Matthew Guay

Write faster: Your manual to Markdown, the web's simplest plain-text syntax

Writing only requires words, a bit of punctuation, and perhaps some paragraph breaks to organize thoughts. Headings, italicized text, images, fancy quotes, footnotes, bullet points and more are just decoration.

What are webhooks?

You might have seen webhooks mentioned in your apps' settings and wondered if they're something you should use. The answer, in a nutshell, is probably yes.

How to split text in Excel and Google Sheets

If you work with data that needs to be split—like separating first and last names—here's how to split a cell in Excel and Google Sheets.

How to take a screenshot on a Mac

Macs come with screenshot tools to capture precisely what you want—your full screen, a specific window with or without its shadow, or just a small section of your screen. The only problem is, Macs hide their screenshot tools behind keyboard shortcuts.