I've had the same email address for more than two decades. I use it for just about everything I do. That's really convenient, but it also means my inbox is inundated with advertising, newsletters, social media updates, and other ephemera. Left unchecked, that firehose of trivial correspondence can overwhelm the useful and important stuff in there.

This easy email trick will make your inbox clutter vanish - without complex rules or multiple accounts

Both Google Drive and Dropbox offer cross-platform availability and customizable user interfaces with dark mode options. Google Drive integrates seamlessly with Google apps & offers AI features, while Dropbox excels in PDF editing, screen recording, and productivity add-ons. Dropbox surpasses Google Drive in privacy features for sharing & collaboration, but...

Google Drive vs. Dropbox: Which cloud storage is right for you?

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Researchers at cybersecurity company Cleafy are warning people about new Android malware that can steal money from their bank accounts. It’s called BingoMod and is a type of remote access trojan, or RAT for short. Cleafy discovered it back in May 2024 and recently published a report on its website explaining how the malware operates. As you read the post, you’ll quickly realize just how threatening it is.According to Cleafy, the bad actors behind BingoMod engage in “smishing” campaigns. Smishing is a portmanteau of “SMS” and “phishing” and is normally a “social engineering attack” that utilizes fake text messages to trick people into...

Cybersecurity firm warns Android users to watch out for money-draining malware

WhatsApp recently rolled out a sticker-related update, bringing the GIPHY sticker library, custom sticker creator, and other sticker-related features to the stable version of the Android app. Now, in the latest Android beta, WhatsApp is testing a new chat theme feature. In the latest WhatsApp Android beta version 2.2.4.17.19, the...

WhatsApp spotted working on custom chat themes for Android

I've been using Google Workspace for a very, very, very long time. In fact, I've had a Google account long enough that I had to beg, borrow, and steal for an invite to get into the beta program of Google's service. Over the years, I've watched Google's offerings grow and...

Looking for a Google Workspace alternative? OnlyOffice DocSpace is ready for the job

Anytime you create a new email account using Google, you get 15GB of storage, which is generous for coming with no price tag. But that 15GB can fill up quickly, especially because that chunk of data storage includes any videos and pictures you download to Google Drive and Google Photos. If your inbox is overflowing with unread newsletters and spammy emails that made it past your filter, you can take action to preserve all your important missives while starting afresh with a new inbox.

Running out of Gmail storage? How to get another 15GB for free

The AstroAI L4 is available from Amazon for the discounted price of $56 (remember to click the 30% off coupon). It's portable, has an excellent runtime, and is very powerful and easy to use. The supplied hose is a bit on the short side, and there is no way to...

One of the most reliable power banks I've tested can even inflate car tires

Google's annual hardware event is here, and the new Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 promise improvements to battery life, comfort, and more. But Google is following on the heels of Samsung, which just released a new generation of its premium earbuds. With so many options, choosing which earbuds are best for you may be hard.

Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs. Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: Which premium earbud is best for Android users?

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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SAMSUNG is introducing tough new measures to prevent people from downloading dangerous apps - but not everyone is keen on the idea. The tech giant is preparing a free upgrade for Galaxy smartphones with a number of new features. Samsung's brand new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 will...

Samsung blocks phones from installing certain apps in latest shake-up and users say it’s ‘another annoying hindrance’

The US Postal Service was reportedly caught sharing its customer data and information with advertisers and social platforms, according to a TechCrunch investigation. In the investigation, TechCrunch found the USPS shares its online customers' data, including their postal address and web traffic, to advertisers and social media like Meta, LinkedIn, and Snapchat.

US Postal Service Caught Sharing Customer Data to Social Media, Advertisers

Google is taking steps to better integrate Gemini, its generative AI model, into Android. At today's Made by Google event, where Google unveiled the Pixel 9 series, the tech giant also took some time to announce how Android is reimagining what your phone can do with Gemini. That includes new ways to interact with Gemini on Android, like using the AI assistant to ask questions about anything that's on your phone screen.

Here's What Google Announced for Android at the Made by Google Pixel 9 Event Today

LG's new CineBeam Q projector is a compact, premium 4K projector on sale for $999 ($300 off the regular price). Its auto keystone screen adjustment, vivid projection, and portability make it a top-tier projector. However, the CineBeam Q is expensive and requires an external speaker to really feel cinematic. Projectors...

This tiny projector turned our movie nights into a cinematic event (and it's on sale)

The Oukitel OT5 Android tablet is on sale for $240 on Amazon. This tablet has an incredible battery life and a buttery smooth display that is sure to please any Android tablet user. The cameras don't compare to those of costlier devices. Android tablets get a bad rap -- and...

This $240 Android tablet is far more impressive than I expected

Password managers can help you juggle all the codes you need to log into websites and apps, but if you use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, one free option is Apple's new Passwords app. Built into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, the Passwords app allows you to create, store, and sync your passwords across your Apple devices.

How to Store Logins on Your iPhone With the Apple Passwords App

Wireless internet connections are convenient, but they're also notoriously unreliable. Nothing proves that point more emphatically than a glitchy video conference call, especially if it's tied to a crucial business meeting. The solution, of course, is to run a wired network connection to your home office. Wi-Fi is great for...

Wi-Fi problems? Add a wired network to your home without Ethernet cable - here's how

Nowadays, we often prefer comfort more than privacy (Not sure if you’d agree or not, but this is the case nowadays). You often share your Gmail account with other sites without analyzing the risks at stake. From social media profiles to newsletters, we often give away our Gmail addresses...

How to Remove your Gmail Account from Unwanted Websites?

In a strategic maneuver to stay in the race with OpenAI and other AI innovators, Google has decided to integrate Gemini more deeply into its ecosystem, promising users an enhanced, more intuitive, and more efficient voice assistant experience. If you're accustomed to using Google Assistant, prepare for Gemini AI to be your new voice companion. (But you can still use Google Assistant.)

Gemini to replace Google Assistant as Android's default - but you still have options

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"I worked at Walgreens for 4 years. There was never a dress code for customers". A Walgreens shopper says a manager kicked her out of the store for not following the store’s dress code, sparking outrage in a viral TikTok.

I didn’t realize you had a new dress code for customers: Walgreens shopper says she was forced out

This year's Made by Google event had some gorgeous devices and a few awe-inspiring features. The new Google Pixel Watch 3 was a notable upgrade from the previous model, giving many Pixel Watch users the features they'd wanted in previous generations. Also: Everything announced at Made by Google 2024: Pixel...

Google Pixel Watch 3 vs Pixel Watch 2: Should you upgrade?

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The 4 best closed-source email clients for Linux

On Linux, you'll find a cornucopia of email clients, most of which are open-source and can be found in the standard repositories. The open-source clients are...

The 4 best closed-source email clients for Linux

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