Slack: App Windows

In the Windows app, go to Preferences > Advanced and enable "Turn off hardware acceleration." If you are on a high-end GPU, keep it on. If you are on a laptop trying to save battery, turn it off. You have control you don't get in a browser. 5. The "Auto-Start" Secret Weapon The best way to forget about logging into Slack is to never have to log in at all.

Download the Windows app. Pin it to your taskbar. Embrace the focus, the native notifications, and the feeling of not having to search through a sea of tabs just to answer a simple question from your boss.

When you use the Windows app, Slack lives in your taskbar. It has its own window, its own icon, and—best of all—its own . You can pop in and out of Slack with a simple keyboard shortcut ( Ctrl + Shift + S or a customizable hotkey) without disrupting your browser flow. slack app windows

Because the Windows app is optimized for the operating system (and now runs natively on ARM64 for Surface Pro X users), it uses memory more efficiently than having Chrome load the entire Slack SPA (Single Page Application) from scratch.

While the browser version is great for a quick login on a borrowed computer, the native Windows app is a game-changer for daily productivity. Here is why you should download it right now. The most obvious benefit is also the most practical: dedicated real estate . In the Windows app, go to Preferences >

You’ll wonder why you waited so long. Have you made the switch? What’s your favorite hidden feature of the Slack Windows app? Let us know in the comments below!

If this sounds familiar, it’s time to talk about the . Pin it to your taskbar

It separates work from web browsing. When you close your browser, Slack stays open. When you close Slack, your research stays open. Windows notifications can be finicky with browsers, especially if you use "Do Not Disturb" modes or focus sessions in Edge/Chrome.