Claude Adds 10 Power-User Hacks, From Gmail Connectors to 30-Day Incognito Chats

6 articles · Updated · Lifehacker · May 29

10 practical Claude features were highlighted, centering on connectors, interactive visualizations, custom styles and reusable skills that extend the AI beyond a basic prompt box.
Gmail access lets Claude summarize inboxes and flag messages needing replies, while web-search prompts can be tuned to favor up-to-date, reputable sources and avoid rumor or speculation.
Interactive charts and diagrams can turn topics like sound waves into adjustable visual lessons, and Claude can also generate Excel or Word files from a single prompt.
Browser-extension controls let Claude navigate websites with approval gates for major actions, including comparing hotel options based on user criteria.
Privacy settings remain a key part of the toolkit: users can disable model-training on chats, share read-only conversation links, or switch to incognito mode, where chats are deleted after 30 days.

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