Google begins deleting inactive accounts this week — what that means for you By Alyse Stanley published 27 November 23 Starting December 1, Google begins the phased rollout of its updated inactive account policy, purging accounts that haven't been accessed for two years.
Here's how to get round Gmail's annoying 25MB attachment limit By David Crookes published 26 October 23 Email attachments still have a 25MB limit but discover how to send large files with Gmail and bypass the restriction
How to create and change a signature in Gmail By David Crookes published 12 September 23 When you know how to create and change a signature in Gmail, you can add contact details or have fun
How to set up Gmail two-factor authentication By David Crookes published 10 August 23 Learn how to set up Gmail two-factor authentication and make it harder for hackers to attack your account
How to use Gmail — essential tips and tricks By Paul Wagenseil, David Crookes last updated 9 August 23 Not everything about Gmail is so easy to use. Here's how to get through the tough parts and get more out of Gmail.
How to change side panels in Gmail By Millie Davis-Williams, David Crookes last updated 9 August 23 Gmail has added a new side panel that makes it easier to switch between sections of your inbox.
How to archive email in Gmail By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated 9 August 23 Need to tidy up your inbox without losing messages and threads forever? Here's how to archive emails in Gmail.
How to change your password in Gmail By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated 9 August 23 Even if your data hasn’t been breached, it’s good practice to refresh your logins every so often. Here’s how to change your password in Gmail.
How to empty trash in Gmail By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated 9 August 23 A lot can get caught up in Gmail's deletion folder. Here's how to instantly empty Gmail's trash.
How to create folders in Gmail By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated 9 August 23 Here's how to manage your email better with Gmail's answer to folders: labels.
How to delete all emails in Gmail By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated 9 August 23 Sometimes you want to start afresh. Here's how to delete all emails in Gmail.
How to mark all as read in Gmail By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated 2 August 23 If you’re drowning in junk mail, it’s time for marking all as read in Gmail.
How to block emails in Gmail By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated 2 August 23 If you've had enough of getting messages from someone, blocking emails in Gmail is very easy.
How to recall an email in Gmail By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated 2 August 23 You don't get long to recall an email message in Gmail, but you can make that window a little bit wider. Here's how.
How to change your name in Gmail By Alan Martin , David Crookes last updated 2 August 23 The name you choose for Gmail isn’t necessarily permanent. Here’s how to change your Gmail name.
How to log out of Gmail By Alan Martin last updated 31 July 23 Staying logged in isn't a great idea on a shared device or a laptop that could be stolen. Here's how to log out of Gmail.
How to delete your Gmail account By Alan Martin last updated 26 July 23 If you want out of Google's world, here are step-by-step instructions of how to delete your Gmail account.
How to create a new Gmail account By Alan Martin last updated 26 July 23 Here's everything you need to know about how to create a new Gmail account, whether it's your first one or a secondary account.
The new Gmail design is here for good — whether you like it or not By Rory Mellon published 1 February 23 Last year Gmail got an optional redesign but Google has now confirmed this update is being further rolled out in a mandatory update.
Gmail is rolling out package tracking in time for holidays — here's how it works By Tom Pritchard last updated 3 November 22 Gmail's package tracking feature will help you keep track of all your deliveries in one place.
How to back up Gmail By Dale Fox last updated 9 September 22 Backing up your Gmail is a good idea in case you lose access to your account. We cover how to do it in this guide.
How to back up Gmail contacts By Dale Fox published 8 September 22 Backing up your Gmail contacts is a sensible idea in case you lose access to them. We cover how to do it in this simple guide.
Anyone can sign up for DuckDuckGo’s email privacy service — here’s how By Malcolm McMillan published 25 August 22 DuckDuckGo Email Protection allows users to block most email trackers, and it is now out of private beta and available for everyone.
Gmail is getting a big redesign — here's your first look By Tom Pritchard last updated 28 July 22 Your work Gmail is about to get a whole new look, and that's probably a good thing.
Avoid these email attachments if you don't want to get phished By Anthony Spadafora published 17 May 22 Found an email with an HTML attachment in your inbox? There’s a very high chance it’s a phishing email.
FBI website compromised to send out fake emails — this is bad By Paul Wagenseil published 15 November 21 An FBI account sign-up page was practically set up to let an attacker send spam email to thousands of recipients, the attacker claims.
Some people get more phishing emails than others — here's why By Imad Khan published 12 February 21 New research by Google and Stanford University reveals which kinds of people are targeted most often by phishing emails.
Nasty email hack can steal your personal data — what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 27 August 20 A new strain of the Qbot malware hijacks email threads and online banking sessions to steal passwords and other credentials, researchers say.
Hey email app is finally on iPhone App Store: What went wrong By Henry T. Casey published 29 June 20 Before Apple celebrated its platforms at WWDC, it clashed with the Hey email app developers at Basecamp. Here's everything you need to know about this app.
Gmail COVID-19 scams hit millions: How to protect yourself now By Mark Spoonauer published 18 April 20 Gmail is seeing a huge increase in phishing and spam emails related to coronavirus. Here's what you can do about it.