Google users’ dreams come true with long-awaited Gmail update: ‘Couldn’t be happier’

Google users’ dreams come true with long-awaited Gmail update: ‘Couldn’t be happier’

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

Gmail users at risk of ‘sophisticated’ phishing attack — and even seasoned techies are falling for the scam

Gmail users at risk of ‘sophisticated’ phishing attack — and even seasoned techies are falling for the scam

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

Get Granny on Gmail — computer and smartphone use lowers risk of brain decline by 42%

Get Granny on Gmail — computer and smartphone use lowers risk of brain decline by 42%

iPad? More like iPreserve.  A new study found that older adults who regularly tap, scroll and surf their way through smartphones, computers and other digital devices are less likely to suffer from cognitive impairment. The research casts doubt on the so-called “digital dementia hypothesis,” which suggests that too much screen time in our daily lives … Read more