It’s about time. On Tuesday, Google announced it will now allow U.S. users to change their Google Account username without opening a new account or losing access to their data. Translation: you’re no longer stuck with a regrettable early aughts account name, looking at you, slackerboy666, kandyraver69. and chewbacca_is_my_stock_broker. It seems the feature is long … Read more
In a recent global survey, most people couldn’t differentiate between a phishing message written by artificial intelligence (AI) and an authentic, human-written email. The survey of 18,000 employed adults from around the globe tested them on their awareness when it comes to cyber dangers, like AI and phishing, and found startling room for improvement. When … Read more
It’s a case of the coworker who cried wolf. An assistant manager has launched an online debate about a workplace habit that has triggered an epidemic of eyerolls among Gen Z. An exhausted corporate cog named Mei Ryan claimed her inbox is constantly full of requests that are marked “urgent,” calling its usage in office … Read more
There’s now more clarity surrounding Bill Belichick’s infamous April CBS interview in which Jordon Hudson made an extremely awkward cameo. WRAL News, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based outlet, obtained emails from UNC through a public records request that answered some of the lingering questions about Hudson’s role in the UNC head coach’s interview and her influence … Read more
It’s clear that Bill Belichick wants to put an end to all of the drama concerning girlfriend Jordon Hudson. During an appearance on NFL analyst Ryan Clark’s “The Pivot” podcast Friday, Belichick, 73, further clarified what exactly Hudson’s role is with North Carolina and gave the reason why she was copied on emails from the … Read more
Hello? Employees revealed the leading work email etiquette rule you might be breaking — and it could be ruining your relationships. Reddit users mostly agreed that not using a greeting when beginning a message is considered rude, after user @mkaym1993 asked how others felt when reading an email that skipped any kind of introduction. Reddit … Read more
‘Just checking in’ is considered one of the worst phrases to put in an email and etiquette experts are begging you to stop. As reported by Parade, according to modern-day etiquette, boundaries and relationship expert Jenny Dreizen, you might as well be shouting into the void if you’re using that wording. “This is a vague … Read more
Hackers are turning inboxes into danger zones. Google has issued an urgent warning to its 3 billion Gmail users after confirming a “sophisticated” phishing scam targeting unsuspecting emailers — and the cyber crooks are so sneaky, even seasoned techies are falling for it. Developer Nick Johnson sounded the alarm on social media — after nearly getting … Read more
Gen Z has a new way to determine if someone is “old.” According to one Reddit user, your email might be giving away your age. The writer shared that she gave a Gen Z coworker her personal email address, which is just her full name “at” gmail.com with no additional letters or numbers. The young … Read more
Does this ring a bell? If your phone contains thousands of photos you have to swipe through to find what you need or your phone storage is always full because you’re reluctant to delete anything, even unread emails, you may be a digital hoarder. Hoarding disorder — which is often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder and … Read more
There is a certain phrase that should now get your Spidey sense tingling. This three-word message is one that scammers rely on and could make you high-risk to fall for a scam text: “Would you kindly.” It may seem like a friendly or harmless phrase, but your guard should go up immediately. Even the single … Read more
Snail mail is on the move. Despite misconceptions that younger generations only type away on their phones or don’t know what a post office is, a higher number of young people actually rely on the mailing system, according to a new survey conducted by Stamps.com. “Our research shows that mail is still incredibly relevant today,” … Read more
There’s no better feeling than setting an out-of-office message before leaving for a vacation. That is until you continue to receive endless “urgent” emails that aren’t actually urgent. Workers are burned out and exhausted, and they want to enjoy their breaks when they have them. To get the message across, more and more people are … Read more
My boss regularly emails me on the weekends. There’s nothing urgent that can’t wait until Monday, and while she doesn’t explicitly say that she expects an immediate response, I feel the pressure to do so, but this is intrusive of my personal time. Should I wait until Monday to respond and hope she gets the … Read more
It’s just not clicking for them. For millennials and older, the “You Got Mail” notification rarely incited stress. In fact, most folks over thirty can still remember feeling a flush of excitement upon receiving an email — be it from work, family, friends or even advertisers — during its early stages in the early aughts. But to … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I just found out my husband has been texting with his high school sweetheart for the last three years. He contacted her and shares all day-to-day activities, like our vacations, new dog, etc. She lives 2,500 miles away. She’s divorced, retired like us and has children and grandchildren. I snooped and read his … Read more
Embattled producer Nigel Lythgoe has released alleged emails and social media posts from Paula Abdul claiming that they had a “very friendly and loving relationship” for years before she alleged that he sexually assaulted her, according to TMZ. The producer, 74, filed legal documents on Tuesday, three months after Abdul, 61, alleged that Lythgoe sexually … Read more
No slack for Slack users? New research highlights what many employees have felt for some time — unplugging from work, messages and emails has unfortunately become a thing of the past. A study in the Journal of Applied Psychology, published amid fresh rounds of nationwide layoffs, dives into the pressure felt by workers that keeps … Read more
When naming a child, you might try and steer clear of any possible negative connotations. But sometimes that’s easier said than done, especially if you accidentally overlook your future child’s initials. A woman named Samantha recently went viral on TikTok for sharing how her name has drawn negative attention as she’s gotten older and started … Read more
Gen Z isn’t peachy keen. Intraoffice communications have become increasingly informal in the post-pandemic workspace. Many 9-to-5ers of all ages, both in-office and remote, have come to rely on messaging platforms like Slack and Google Teams, as well as emails and texts to causally connect with colleagues, executives and clients on work-related matters. But when it comes … Read more