Google is integrating its Gemini AI into Gmail, offering features like AI-powered summaries for long threads, conversational search to find info, "Help me write" for drafting/polishing emails, and a new "AI Inbox" view that prioritizes tasks and topics, aiming to make email management more proactive and efficient for all users, with some advanced tools potentially requiring subscriptions.

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Google is integrating its Gemini AI into Gmail, offering features like AI-powered summaries for long threads, conversational search to find info, "Help me write" for drafting/polishing emails, and a new "AI Inbox" view that prioritizes tasks and topics, aiming to make email management more proactive and efficient for all users, with some advanced tools potentially requiring subscriptions.


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<p>The government of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has prohibited the use of apps like Gmail and WhatsApp for official communication among government officials. Citing the potential of leaks and breaches, the government said these third-party platforms are not designed to handle sensitive information, and such communication should instead be done on government-approved apps.</p>

<p>An order passed by the General Administration Department on Saturday (Nov 23) said, “It has come to the attention of the administration that there is an increasing trend among officers and officials to use third-party tools such as WhatsApp, Gmail, and other similar platforms for transmitting sensitive, secret, and confidential information. This practice poses significant risks to the integrity and security of the information being communicated."</p>

<p>"Consequently, the use of such tools could result in severe security breaches that jeopardize the integrity of governmental operations," the order reads.</p>

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<p>"Classified information falls under the following four categories namely, Top Secret, Secret, Confidential and Restricted. A 'Top Secret' and 'Secret' document shall not be shared over the Internet. According to NISPG, the 'Top Secret' and 'Secret' information shall be shared only in a closed network with leased line connectivity where a SAG-grade encryption mechanism is deployed,” it added.</p>

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<p>The order added that government-backed instant messaging platforms such as CDAC's Samvad, NIC's Sandesh etc, must be used for official communication. Additionally, all governmental departments have been asked to deploy proper firewalls and white-list IP addresses for additional security.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Jammu And Kashmir: Govt Bans Use Of WhatsApp, Gmail For Transmission Of Official Documents | WION</strong></p>

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<p>"The e-Office server should be accessed through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for enhanced security. Departments may ensure that only authorised employees/personnel are allowed to access the e-Office system,” the order added.</p>

<p>Users on social media lauded the move. One user said it was also important for the government to have a cloud data centre of its own.<br />
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The government of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has prohibited the use of apps like Gmail and WhatsApp for official communication among government officials.

The government of the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has prohibited the use of apps like Gmail and WhatsApp for official communication among government officials. Citing the potential of leaks and breaches, the government said these third-party platforms are not designed to handle sensitive information, and such communication should instead be done on government-approved apps. An order passed by the General Administration Department on Saturday (Nov 23) said, “It has come to the attention of the administration that there is an increasing trend among officers and officials to use third-party tools such as WhatsApp, Gmail, and other similar platforms for transmitting sensitive, secret, and confidential information. This practice poses significant risks to the integrity and security of the information being communicated." "Consequently, the use of such tools could result in severe security breaches that jeopardize the integrity of governmental operations," the order reads. Also read: Jammu and Kashmir: Security Grid tightened ahead of winters, forces have input about infiltration attempts "Classified information falls under the following four categories namely, Top Secret, Secret, Confidential and Restricted. A 'Top Secret' and 'Secret' document shall not be shared over the Internet. According to NISPG, the 'Top Secret' and 'Secret' information shall be shared only in a closed network with leased line connectivity where a SAG-grade encryption mechanism is deployed,” it added. Also read: India: Local recruitment of terror groups in Kashmir hits zero; majority of active militants now foreign The order added that government-backed instant messaging platforms such as CDAC's Samvad, NIC's Sandesh etc, must be used for official communication. Additionally, all governmental departments have been asked to deploy proper firewalls and white-list IP addresses for additional security. Watch: Jammu And Kashmir: Govt Bans Use Of WhatsApp, Gmail For Transmission Of Official Documents | WION × "The e-Office server should be accessed through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for enhanced security. Departments may ensure that only authorised employees/personnel are allowed to access the e-Office system,” the order added. Users on social media lauded the move. One user said it was also important for the government to have a cloud data centre of its own. (With inputs from agencies)

India: J&K officials barred from using WhatsApp, Gmail for official communication

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<p>Gmail, the email service offered by Google, suffered a global outage on Thursday (Aug 8), according to media reports citing online issues tracker Downdetector. Thousands of users were affected by the outage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by the Mirror said that thousands of users were affected by the outage. The report said that although the outage affected the sending of emails, it also caused&nbsp;server connection difficulties and issues with its website.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Those trying to send messages were flagged with a banner stating- "Message could not be sent. Check your network and try again.”</p>

<h2><strong>Gmail users flag problem on social media</strong></h2>

<p>A report by the New York Post said that many Gmail users took to social media, sharing screenshots of the&nbsp;“Oops, something went wrong” message Gmail uses whenever it stumbles across a connectivity issue.</p>

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<p>It is not yet known what caused the outage.</p>

<h2><strong>Google has yet to comment</strong></h2>

<p>The above reports also said that Google had yet to comment on the problem. This outage comes after tens of thousands of users were unable to use Google services in August 2022 when a software update caused a mass outage.</p>

<p>In August 2020,&nbsp;Google services, including Gmail, were hit by serious disruption. Drive and Docs were also disrupted for almost six hours.</p>

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Gmail, the email service offered by Google, suffered a global outage on Thursday (Aug 8), according to media reports citing online issues tracker Downdetector. Thousands of users were affected by the outage. A report by the Mirror said that thousands of users were affected by the outage. The report said that although the outage affected the sending of emails, it also caused server connection difficulties and issues with its website. Those trying to send messages were flagged with a banner stating- "Message could not be sent. Check your network and try again.” Gmail users flag problem on social media A report by the New York Post said that many Gmail users took to social media, sharing screenshots of the “Oops, something went wrong” message Gmail uses whenever it stumbles across a connectivity issue. Also watch | Musk accuses Google of interfering in 2024 US elections × It is not yet known what caused the outage. Google has yet to comment The above reports also said that Google had yet to comment on the problem. This outage comes after tens of thousands of users were unable to use Google services in August 2022 when a software update caused a mass outage. In August 2020, Google services, including Gmail, were hit by serious disruption. Drive and Docs were also disrupted for almost six hours. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google's co-founders, loved pulling pranks. Every April Fool's Day, they would come up with some outlandish idea.</p>

<p>Once, they posted a job opening for a Copernicus research centre on Earth's moon. Another time, they said they'll introduce a "scratch and sniff feature" on the search engine.</p>

<p>People eventually learned to laugh off their over-the-top and consistent pranks as another example of Google mischief. However, 20 years ago, Page and Brin decided to reveal something unbelievable on April Fool's Day.</p>

<p>They introduced Gmail, a free service boasting one gigabyte of storage per account. It had an incomprehensible email capacity back then. It had enough space to store about 13,500 emails before running out of space in the age when Yahoo and Microsoft had space for only 30 to 60 emails.</p>

<p>Furthermore, Gmail came with Google's search technology, where users could retrieve an old email, photo or other personal information saved on the platform. It also automatically compiled a string of conversations around the same topic.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The original pitch we put together was all about the three 'S's: storage, search and speed," said former Google executive Marissa Mayer. She helped design Gmail and other company products before becoming Yahoo's CEO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Associated Press published a story about Gmail on April Fool's Day 2004. After the release, readers approached the news agency, saying that it was another prank by Google's founders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"That was part of the charm, making a product that people won't believe is real. It kind of changed people's perceptions about the kinds of applications that were possible within a web browser," former Google engineer Paul Buchheit recalled during a recent AP interview about his efforts to build Gmail.</p>

<p>Gmail was part of a project called "Caribou," a reference to a running gag in the Dilbert comic strip. "There was something sort of absurd about the name Caribou, it just makes me laugh," said Buchheit, the 23rd employee hired at a company that now employs more than 180,000 people.</p>

<p>While people thought Gmail was a joke, AP knew Google was not pulling a prank because an AP reporter had been abruptly asked to come to the company headquarters in California from San Franciso to see Gmail, which would make the trip worthwhile.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google's co-founders, loved pulling pranks. Every April Fool's Day, they would come up with some outlandish idea. Once, they posted a job opening for a Copernicus research centre on Earth's moon.

Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google's co-founders, loved pulling pranks. Every April Fool's Day, they would come up with some outlandish idea. Once, they posted a job opening for a Copernicus research centre on Earth's moon. Another time, they said they'll introduce a "scratch and sniff feature" on the search engine. People eventually learned to laugh off their over-the-top and consistent pranks as another example of Google mischief. However, 20 years ago, Page and Brin decided to reveal something unbelievable on April Fool's Day. They introduced Gmail, a free service boasting one gigabyte of storage per account. It had an incomprehensible email capacity back then. It had enough space to store about 13,500 emails before running out of space in the age when Yahoo and Microsoft had space for only 30 to 60 emails. Furthermore, Gmail came with Google's search technology, where users could retrieve an old email, photo or other personal information saved on the platform. It also automatically compiled a string of conversations around the same topic. ALSO READ | Russia's secret intelligence unit responsible for spreading 'Havana Syndrome' in US, Canada: Report "The original pitch we put together was all about the three 'S's: storage, search and speed," said former Google executive Marissa Mayer. She helped design Gmail and other company products before becoming Yahoo's CEO. The Associated Press published a story about Gmail on April Fool's Day 2004. After the release, readers approached the news agency, saying that it was another prank by Google's founders. "That was part of the charm, making a product that people won't believe is real. It kind of changed people's perceptions about the kinds of applications that were possible within a web browser," former Google engineer Paul Buchheit recalled during a recent AP interview about his efforts to build Gmail. Gmail was part of a project called "Caribou," a reference to a running gag in the Dilbert comic strip. "There was something sort of absurd about the name Caribou, it just makes me laugh," said Buchheit, the 23rd employee hired at a company that now employs more than 180,000 people. While people thought Gmail was a joke, AP knew Google was not pulling a prank because an AP reporter had been abruptly asked to come to the company headquarters in California from San Franciso to see Gmail, which would make the trip worthwhile. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>A recent viral post on X left netizens worried as it claimed that Gmail was “coming to a close”. An email screenshot from Google titled ‘Google is sunsetting Gmail’ was shared in the post that soon spread like wildfire on the internet, as people panicked that the popular email service might come to a complete end.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are reaching out to share an important update about Gmail,” the message, supposedly attributed to&nbsp;Google, read. “After years of connecting millions worldwide, enabling seamless communication, and fostering countless connections, the journey of Gmail is coming to a close. As of August 1, 2024, Gmail will officially be sunsetted, marking the end of its service.”</p>

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<p>The message continued: “This means that as of this date, Gmail will no longer support sending, receiving, or storing emails. The decision to sunset Gmail has been made with careful consideration of the evolving digital landscape and our commitment to providing high-quality, innovative solutions that meet the needs of our users. “</p>

<h2><strong>Netizens panicked</strong></h2>

<p>The post created a lot of noise in the Gmail community and its loyal users as it was viewed more than 4 million times by Thursday evening. But to some, the screenshot looked like a completely fake document or a hoax.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One user looked confused as he wrote, “really confused if this is real or not,” on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another user wrote, “Hope they shut it down, no security or privacy.”</p>

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<p>Another said rather jokingly, “The real reason Google is sunsetting Gmail is because AGI has been achieved internally and we all don't need to work email jobs anymore.”</p>

<p>Gizmodo pointed out that the post appears to be a photoshopped Google email from 2023 when the tech giant announced its plans to put an end to Gmail Basic HTML view.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>‘Gmail is here to stay’</strong></h2>

<p>Google swiftly responded to the hoax, posting on its official Gmail X account that, “Gmail is here to stay”. &nbsp;So relax, Gmail is not going anywhere anytime soon.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>It only changed its default Gmail view which used to be ‘basic HTML’ to a new and more colourful view. This change was made in January 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The Gmail Basic HTML views are previous versions of Gmail that were replaced by their modern successors 10+ years ago and do not include full Gmail feature functionality,” the previous email read.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A recent viral post on X left netizens worried as it claimed that Gmail was “coming to a close”. An email screenshot from Google titled ‘Google is sunsetting Gmail’ was shared in the post that soon spread like wildfire on the internet, as people panicked that the popular email service might come to a complete end.

A recent viral post on X left netizens worried as it claimed that Gmail was “coming to a close”. An email screenshot from Google titled ‘Google is sunsetting Gmail’ was shared in the post that soon spread like wildfire on the internet, as people panicked that the popular email service might come to a complete end. “We are reaching out to share an important update about Gmail,” the message, supposedly attributed to Google, read. “After years of connecting millions worldwide, enabling seamless communication, and fostering countless connections, the journey of Gmail is coming to a close. As of August 1, 2024, Gmail will officially be sunsetted, marking the end of its service.” Also Read | Nvidia's remarkable surge adds $277 billion in market value, spurring record stock rally The message continued: “This means that as of this date, Gmail will no longer support sending, receiving, or storing emails. The decision to sunset Gmail has been made with careful consideration of the evolving digital landscape and our commitment to providing high-quality, innovative solutions that meet the needs of our users. “ Netizens panicked The post created a lot of noise in the Gmail community and its loyal users as it was viewed more than 4 million times by Thursday evening. But to some, the screenshot looked like a completely fake document or a hoax. One user looked confused as he wrote, “really confused if this is real or not,” on X. Another user wrote, “Hope they shut it down, no security or privacy.” Also Read | Reddit's IPO filing reveals narrowed losses, steady growth amid high anticipation Another said rather jokingly, “The real reason Google is sunsetting Gmail is because AGI has been achieved internally and we all don't need to work email jobs anymore.” Gizmodo pointed out that the post appears to be a photoshopped Google email from 2023 when the tech giant announced its plans to put an end to Gmail Basic HTML view. ‘Gmail is here to stay’ Google swiftly responded to the hoax, posting on its official Gmail X account that, “Gmail is here to stay”. So relax, Gmail is not going anywhere anytime soon. Also Read | Toyota issues recall for 280,000 vehicles over transmission flaw: Report It only changed its default Gmail view which used to be ‘basic HTML’ to a new and more colourful view. This change was made in January 2024. “The Gmail Basic HTML views are previous versions of Gmail that were replaced by their modern successors 10+ years ago and do not include full Gmail feature functionality,” the previous email read. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Downdectecto, an outage monitoring website on Saturday (Dec 10) on Twitter reported that Google's email service Gmail was down for several users. It stated&nbsp;that users were facing problems with the email service since 9:12 am.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Tweet read, "User reports indicate Gmail is having problems since 9:12 AM EST. http://downdetector.com/status/gmail/&nbsp;RT if you're also having problems #Gmaildown."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">User reports indicate Gmail is having problems since 9:12 AM EST. <a href="https://t.co/EsWw2oLYjH">https://t.co/EsWw2oLYjH</a> RT if you're also having problems <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gmaildown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gmaildown</a></p>
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<p>Users reported that both desktop and mobile applications were impacted, as many users worldwide reported the outage and undeliverable emails, ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The monitoring website noted an increase in the number of outage cases reported by the users over the past 24 hours. The number of cases increased to 327 by 8:39 pm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After many hours, it seems the app is back on track.</p>

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<p>The news soon went viral making users complain and post memes making fun of the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One user said, "When doesn't @gmail have problems.....especially all the SPAMMERS/SCAMMERS using @ gmail dot com with a lot of letters/numbers combo before the @ sign."</p>

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Calling my friends to check if Gmail is working or not <a href="https://t.co/ML0juNjLlm">pic.twitter.com/ML0juNjLlm</a></p>
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<p>Another user said, "Looks like Gmail is down worldwide. I'm not receiving any emails now either. Reading many reports on Twitter."</p>

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Downdectecto, an outage monitoring website on Saturday (Dec 10) on Twitter reported that Google's email service Gmail was down for several users. It stated that users were facing problems with the email service since 9:12 am.

Downdectecto, an outage monitoring website on Saturday (Dec 10) on Twitter reported that Google's email service Gmail was down for several users. It stated that users were facing problems with the email service since 9:12 am. The Tweet read, "User reports indicate Gmail is having problems since 9:12 AM EST. http://downdetector.com/status/gmail/ RT if you're also having problems #Gmaildown." Also read | Google shuts Google Hangouts to prompt users to use Chat, says it's a better option User reports indicate Gmail is having problems since 9:12 AM EST. https://t.co/EsWw2oLYjH RT if you're also having problems #Gmaildown — Downdetector (@downdetector) December 10, 2022 × Users reported that both desktop and mobile applications were impacted, as many users worldwide reported the outage and undeliverable emails, ANI reported. The monitoring website noted an increase in the number of outage cases reported by the users over the past 24 hours. The number of cases increased to 327 by 8:39 pm. After many hours, it seems the app is back on track. Also read | The Google Paradox: Why India's $162mn fine on search giant is flawed by misplaced priorities The news soon went viral making users complain and post memes making fun of the incident. One user said, "When doesn't @gmail have problems.....especially all the SPAMMERS/SCAMMERS using @ gmail dot com with a lot of letters/numbers combo before the @ sign." Gmail is down, it's not just you. This includes Google Workspace accounts. #gmaildown (Please acknowledge the problem on your status page @GoogleWorkspace!) From the admin console email logs: pic.twitter.com/k3AtzoMy6F — Baptiste Laget (@baptistelaget) December 10, 2022 × Waiting for my email to be sent via Gmail. #GmailDown #gmaildown pic.twitter.com/8yXPKOqruj — Tweetera🐦 (@DoctorrSays) December 10, 2022 × #gmaildown Calling my friends to check if Gmail is working or not pic.twitter.com/ML0juNjLlm — Mohammad Aarif (@aareif) December 10, 2022 × Another user said, "Looks like Gmail is down worldwide. I'm not receiving any emails now either. Reading many reports on Twitter." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

‘When doesn’t Gmail have problems’: Google’s mail service down for users across globe, netizens shares memes

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="4">Google is commemorating Cybersecurity Awareness Month by announcing that by the end of the year, it will automatically enable two-factor authentication for its 150 million Google accounts.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">The password serves as a means of authenticating access to an account.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">However, if the password is discovered, the account's security may be jeopardised.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">Two-factor authentication comes into play in this situation.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-wants-to-work-with-the-pentagon-again-despite-employee-concerns-426580"><strong>Also read | Google wants to work with the Pentagon again, despite employee concerns</strong></a></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">Two-factor authentication protects your account by adding an extra layer of protection in the form of one-time passwords (OTPs) that we get on our phones or backup emails.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">Google initially disclosed this in May, when it stated that two-factor authentication would be enabled by default.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/from-faang-to-manga-twitter-users-speculate-future-of-tech-companies-424901"><strong>Also read | From FAANG to MANGA: Twitter users speculate future of tech companies</strong></a></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="11">Google, on the other hand, said today that it is now auto-enrolling accounts with sufficient backup systems in place (about 150 million accounts), assuring a smooth transition.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12"><strong>What is two-factor authentication, and how does it work?</strong></p>

<p>Two-factor authentication adds an extra degree of protection to your account, making it impossible for someone to log in even if they know your password.</p>

<p>Each time you try to log in, we'll email you a randomised 6-digit code to verify your identity.</p>

<p>You have the option of receiving your security code through text or voice call to your mobile phone (or an alternate phone number).&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="17"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Google is commemorating Cybersecurity Awareness Month by announcing that by the end of the year, it will automatically enable two-factor authentication for its 150 million Google accounts.

Google is commemorating Cybersecurity Awareness Month by announcing that by the end of the year, it will automatically enable two-factor authentication for its 150 million Google accounts. The password serves as a means of authenticating access to an account. However, if the password is discovered, the account's security may be jeopardised. Two-factor authentication comes into play in this situation. Also read | Google wants to work with the Pentagon again, despite employee concerns Two-factor authentication protects your account by adding an extra layer of protection in the form of one-time passwords (OTPs) that we get on our phones or backup emails. Google initially disclosed this in May, when it stated that two-factor authentication would be enabled by default. Also read | From FAANG to MANGA: Twitter users speculate future of tech companies Google, on the other hand, said today that it is now auto-enrolling accounts with sufficient backup systems in place (about 150 million accounts), assuring a smooth transition. What is two-factor authentication, and how does it work? Two-factor authentication adds an extra degree of protection to your account, making it impossible for someone to log in even if they know your password. Each time you try to log in, we'll email you a randomised 6-digit code to verify your identity. You have the option of receiving your security code through text or voice call to your mobile phone (or an alternate phone number). (With inputs from agencies)

Google enables two-factor authentication by default for millions of users

<p>Google is extending its Workspace suite of office tools to everyone with a Google account in an attempt to expand its market share and compete with Microsoft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a new blog post, anyone with a Google account now has access to the entire Google Workspace experience, which includes Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet, and more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previously, Google Workspace was only available to businesses, non-profits, and classrooms but now everyone can use it.</p>

<p>Along with making<a href="https://blog.google/products/workspace/google-workspace-everyone"> Google Workspace</a> available to everyone, the firm also announced new upgrades aimed at addressing the special problems and potential of hybrid work, such as:&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Spaces have replaced Rooms in Google Chat: </strong>Over the next few months, Google Workspace will transform Rooms into Spaces, with a new user interface.</p>

<p><strong>Security and privacy have been improved: </strong>Google will provide important moderation capabilities for hosts of Google Meet meetings starting in July, allowing them to block in-meeting discussion, restrict presenting during sessions, and mute or unmute attendees.&nbsp;<br />
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<p><a href="https://blog.google/products/workspace/google-workspace-everyone"><strong>Google Workspace </strong></a>is also releasing a variety of security updates for Google Drive, including trust rules that restrict how files are shared within and outside of an organisation.<br />
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<p><a href="https://blog.google/products/workspace/google-workspace-everyone">According to a new blog post by Google,</a> You can create a secure collaboration space in Google Chat to keep everyone up-to-date, share ideas, and keep track of all your important info in one place, from videos and pictures of your last trip to a Google Sheet of your family’s annual budget. Smart suggestions help you bring in recommended files and quickly include the right people with @-mentions, whether you’re drafting a message in Gmail to the whole group or scheduling a meeting invite in a shared Calendar. To keep things moving, you can use smart canvas to generate a checklist in Google Docs and quickly assign roles and next steps. And if your project calls for a spontaneous conversation, you can present the Doc, Sheet or Slide you’re working on together directly into a Google Meet call with just one click."</p>


Google is extending its Workspace suite of office tools to everyone with a Google account in an attempt to expand its market share and compete with Microsoft. According to a new blog post, anyone with a Google account now has access to the entire Google Workspace experience, which includes Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet, and more.

Google is extending its Workspace suite of office tools to everyone with a Google account in an attempt to expand its market share and compete with Microsoft. According to a new blog post, anyone with a Google account now has access to the entire Google Workspace experience, which includes Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet, and more. Previously, Google Workspace was only available to businesses, non-profits, and classrooms but now everyone can use it. Along with making Google Workspace available to everyone, the firm also announced new upgrades aimed at addressing the special problems and potential of hybrid work, such as: Spaces have replaced Rooms in Google Chat: Over the next few months, Google Workspace will transform Rooms into Spaces, with a new user interface. Security and privacy have been improved: Google will provide important moderation capabilities for hosts of Google Meet meetings starting in July, allowing them to block in-meeting discussion, restrict presenting during sessions, and mute or unmute attendees. × Watch: Google Workspace - How it’s done Google Workspace is also releasing a variety of security updates for Google Drive, including trust rules that restrict how files are shared within and outside of an organisation. According to a new blog post by Google, You can create a secure collaboration space in Google Chat to keep everyone up-to-date, share ideas, and keep track of all your important info in one place, from videos and pictures of your last trip to a Google Sheet of your family’s annual budget. Smart suggestions help you bring in recommended files and quickly include the right people with @-mentions, whether you’re drafting a message in Gmail to the whole group or scheduling a meeting invite in a shared Calendar. To keep things moving, you can use smart canvas to generate a checklist in Google Docs and quickly assign roles and next steps. And if your project calls for a spontaneous conversation, you can present the Doc, Sheet or Slide you’re working on together directly into a Google Meet call with just one click."

Google Workspace is now free for all Gmail users, here’s how you can use it

<p>In a bid to help protect browsing history and search activities of its users from others to see, Google will now let them password-protect the page that shows their searches.<br />
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Whenever people use a Google device or product (Android smartphone or Chrome browser), their activity history is stored and is available for them to review via the `My Activity; feature.<br />
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Now, "if you turn on extra verification, Google will make sure it`s really you before you can see or delete your full history on My Activity," the company said in an update.<br />
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"This can help keep your history safer on shared devices. This setting only applies to My Activity. Your history may still appear in other Google products," the company added.<br />
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To strengthen your privacy on shared devices, you can choose to require an extra verification step to view your full history on My Activity.<br />
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To activate the verification, go to activity.google.com and click the Manage My Activity verification link.<br />
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According to Android Police, once turned on, "the feature will ask you to verify your identity before showing your history".<br />
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"What this actually does is simply take you to the regular Google sign-in page, allowing you to either enter your password or connect using your Android device if you`ve set that up," the report mentioned.</p>


In a bid to help protect browsing history and search activities of its users from others to see, Google will now let them password-protect the page that shows their searches.

In a bid to help protect browsing history and search activities of its users from others to see, Google will now let them password-protect the page that shows their searches. Whenever people use a Google device or product (Android smartphone or Chrome browser), their activity history is stored and is available for them to review via the `My Activity; feature. Now, "if you turn on extra verification, Google will make sure it`s really you before you can see or delete your full history on My Activity," the company said in an update. "This can help keep your history safer on shared devices. This setting only applies to My Activity. Your history may still appear in other Google products," the company added. To strengthen your privacy on shared devices, you can choose to require an extra verification step to view your full history on My Activity. To activate the verification, go to activity.google.com and click the Manage My Activity verification link. According to Android Police, once turned on, "the feature will ask you to verify your identity before showing your history". "What this actually does is simply take you to the regular Google sign-in page, allowing you to either enter your password or connect using your Android device if you`ve set that up," the report mentioned.

Now password-protect Google page that reflects your searches

April Fools' Day is known for pranks, but did you know that it is also a landmark day for global tech industry? Watch the video to know more.

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<p>Several services of Google such as <strong>YouTube, Gmail </strong>and<strong> Google Drive</strong> have stopped working in several parts of the world, especially in India.</p>

<p>The news broke out a few minutes ago as several people took to Twitter to share the news. Several users complained about getting an error upon opening <strong>YouTube</strong> that read, "There was a problem with the server [503]".</p>

<p>Some users, however, revealed <strong>YouTube</strong> is still working in the incognito mode.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Several users complained about the entire <strong>GSuite</strong> crashing down, with people sharing their experiences about their work calls getting disconnected mid-way.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While many were tensed about having their workflow being interrupted, several Twitter users found this to be a perfect moment to come up with creative memes.</p>

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Several services of Google such as YouTube, Gmail and Google Drive have stopped working in several parts of the world, especially in India. The news broke out a few minutes ago as several people took to Twitter to share the news. Several users complained about getting an error upon opening YouTube that read, "There was a problem with the server [503]". Some users, however, revealed YouTube is still working in the incognito mode. FYI: Google is facing downtime in India (confirmed). Google Drive, Gmail, YouTube is down. — NextBigWhat (@nextbigwhat) December 14, 2020 × Several users complained about the entire GSuite crashing down, with people sharing their experiences about their work calls getting disconnected mid-way. So the entire G suite has...crashed? — Kritika Narula (@KritikaTweeting) December 14, 2020 × While many were tensed about having their workflow being interrupted, several Twitter users found this to be a perfect moment to come up with creative memes. https://t.co/tqxb1X5CuO pic.twitter.com/sOYi7qihYc — Alok Sharma (@_aloksharma) December 14, 2020 × uhhhhhh what the hell @YouTube #YouTubeDOWN pic.twitter.com/Ps7XihnMmL — Steven Aldecua (@stevenaldecua4) December 14, 2020 × when you google why google is not working😂#google #googledown #youtube #youtubedown pic.twitter.com/VyP7xzmki7 — Matias (@Matias_cose) December 14, 2020 × Me while you tube is down #YouTubeDOWN pic.twitter.com/iOQ1fD4I0s — EKTA GAUR (@EKTAGAUR12) December 14, 2020 × Google has not issued a statement on the global crash yet.

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<p>American tech giant Google has appointed Prabhakar Raghavan as the head of Search and Assistant. Raghavan will be succeeding Ben Gome, who will be given a new role and will report directly to CEO Sundar Pichai.&nbsp;</p>

<p><b>Also read:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/creativity-cant-be-transferred-through-online-classes-kasturirangan-304212" hreflang="en">Creativity can't be transferred through online classes: Kasturirangan</a></p>

<p>Prabhakar completed his Bachelor of Technology from IIT Madras and holds a PhD from U.C. Berkeley in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports by Search Engine Land, Raghavan joined Google in 2012. He was made the head for Google’s an advertising and commerce business in 2018. This department included supervision of search display and video advertising analytics, shopping, payments etc.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ins-shardul-to-bring-back-over-200-indians-from-iran-304154" hreflang="en">INS Shardul to bring back over 200 Indians from Iran</a></p>

<p>Prabhakar was made the Vice President of Google Apps as well as Google Cloud services, overseeing the development and user experience. He earned this position before he became the head of advertising and commerce business.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He has even worked in IBM and Yahoo on multiple roles. Raghavan is the reason behind the growth of Gmail and Google Drive past 1 billion monthly active users. He introduced features in the G Suite such as Smart Reply, Smart Compose, Drive Quick Access.</p>

<p>Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced this move to his employees by saying: "For Prabhakar, this new role brings his experience with search full circle. He's spent more than two decades obsessing over algorithms and ranking, and his association with Google Search predates Google."</p>

<p>He added, "A member of the National Academy of Engineering, Prabhakar is one of the most respected engineering minds in our field. His experience working across so many of our product areas gives him the perfect lens to spot the seams between them."</p>


American tech giant Google has appointed Prabhakar Raghavan as the head of Search and Assistant. Raghavan will be succeeding Ben Gome, who will be given a new role and will report directly to CEO Sundar Pichai.

American tech giant Google has appointed Prabhakar Raghavan as the head of Search and Assistant. Raghavan will be succeeding Ben Gome, who will be given a new role and will report directly to CEO Sundar Pichai. Also read: Creativity can't be transferred through online classes: Kasturirangan Prabhakar completed his Bachelor of Technology from IIT Madras and holds a PhD from U.C. Berkeley in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. According to reports by Search Engine Land, Raghavan joined Google in 2012. He was made the head for Google’s an advertising and commerce business in 2018. This department included supervision of search display and video advertising analytics, shopping, payments etc. Also read: INS Shardul to bring back over 200 Indians from Iran Prabhakar was made the Vice President of Google Apps as well as Google Cloud services, overseeing the development and user experience. He earned this position before he became the head of advertising and commerce business. He has even worked in IBM and Yahoo on multiple roles. Raghavan is the reason behind the growth of Gmail and Google Drive past 1 billion monthly active users. He introduced features in the G Suite such as Smart Reply, Smart Compose, Drive Quick Access. Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai announced this move to his employees by saying: "For Prabhakar, this new role brings his experience with search full circle. He's spent more than two decades obsessing over algorithms and ranking, and his association with Google Search predates Google." He added, "A member of the National Academy of Engineering, Prabhakar is one of the most respected engineering minds in our field. His experience working across so many of our product areas gives him the perfect lens to spot the seams between them."

Indian-origin's Prabhakar Raghavan appointed as head of Google Search

<p>Alphabet Inc's Google gave details about its policies for third-party Gmail add-ons but stopped short of fully addressing questions from US senators about developers who break its email-scanning rules.</p>

<p>How user data flows between big technology platforms such as Google and Facebook Inc and their partners has faced scrutiny around the world this year since Facebook revealed it had done little to monitor such relationships.</p>

<p>Google said in a letter to US senators made public on Thursday that it relies on automated scans and reports from security researchers to monitor add-ons after launch, but did not respond to lawmakers' request to say how many have been caught violating the company's policies.</p>

<p>Senators may seek further clarity on Gmail's operations at a Commerce Committee hearing about privacy practices scheduled for September 26 with officials from Google, Apple Inc, AT&amp;T Inc and Twitter Inc.</p>

<p>Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment.</p>

<p>Gmail users must give their consent to activate extensions, which can help them send emails on a time delay, get price-match rebates from retailers and remove unwanted mailing lists.</p>

<p>Under Google's policies, software firms that create these add-ons must inform users about how they collect and share Gmail data.</p>

<p>The lawmakers' inquiry came after the Wall Street Journal reported in July that some add-on makers did not make clear to users that their employees could review Gmail messages and that their data could be shared with additional parties.</p>

<p>Software experts told Reuters in March that auditing of apps that interact with Gmail, Facebook and other services is lax.</p>

<p>To be sure, sharing with a fourth party is essential to the functioning of some add-ons. For instance, a trip-planning app may scan a users' email for upcoming flight details and then use the data to query an airline for updated departure information.</p>

<p>Google told senators it has suspended apps due to "a lack of transparency to users," without identifying violators or when enforcement actions took place.</p>

<p>Gmail, used by 1.4 billion people, is not the only Google service drawing lawmaker questions about oversight.</p>

<p>House lawmakers asked Google in a separate letter in July whether smartphones with its voice assistant tool can or do collect so-called "non-triggered" audio in order to recognise phrases like "Okay Google" that activate voice controls.</p>

<p>The lawmakers cited media reports and said there had been suggestions that third-party applications have access to and use this non-triggered data without disclosure to users.</p>


Alphabet Inc's Google gave details about its policies for third-party Gmail add-ons but stopped short of fully addressing questions from US senators about developers who break its email-scanning rules.

Alphabet Inc's Google gave details about its policies for third-party Gmail add-ons but stopped short of fully addressing questions from US senators about developers who break its email-scanning rules. How user data flows between big technology platforms such as Google and Facebook Inc and their partners has faced scrutiny around the world this year since Facebook revealed it had done little to monitor such relationships. Google said in a letter to US senators made public on Thursday that it relies on automated scans and reports from security researchers to monitor add-ons after launch, but did not respond to lawmakers' request to say how many have been caught violating the company's policies. Senators may seek further clarity on Gmail's operations at a Commerce Committee hearing about privacy practices scheduled for September 26 with officials from Google, Apple Inc, AT&T Inc and Twitter Inc. Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Gmail users must give their consent to activate extensions, which can help them send emails on a time delay, get price-match rebates from retailers and remove unwanted mailing lists. Under Google's policies, software firms that create these add-ons must inform users about how they collect and share Gmail data. The lawmakers' inquiry came after the Wall Street Journal reported in July that some add-on makers did not make clear to users that their employees could review Gmail messages and that their data could be shared with additional parties. Software experts told Reuters in March that auditing of apps that interact with Gmail, Facebook and other services is lax. To be sure, sharing with a fourth party is essential to the functioning of some add-ons. For instance, a trip-planning app may scan a users' email for upcoming flight details and then use the data to query an airline for updated departure information. Google told senators it has suspended apps due to "a lack of transparency to users," without identifying violators or when enforcement actions took place. Gmail, used by 1.4 billion people, is not the only Google service drawing lawmaker questions about oversight. House lawmakers asked Google in a separate letter in July whether smartphones with its voice assistant tool can or do collect so-called "non-triggered" audio in order to recognise phrases like "Okay Google" that activate voice controls. The lawmakers cited media reports and said there had been suggestions that third-party applications have access to and use this non-triggered data without disclosure to users.

Google defends Gmail data sharing, gives few details on violations

<p>Alphabet Inc&rsquo;s Google on Tuesday announced its plans to test a new software programming system. The software will enable emails to continuously update information and facilitate greater interactivity.</p>

<p>For an instance, the update will enable Gmail users to see automatically updated flight information in a booking confirmation email itself.</p>

<p>Users can also &quot;fill out surveys without leaving a message or review close-up shots of products in a marketing pitch without opening a browser window,&quot; notes a Reuters report.</p>

<p>The new development comes as an extension of Google&rsquo;s AMP (accelerated mobile pages) project.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from Reuters)&nbsp;</em></p>


The new development comes as an extension of Google’s AMP (accelerated mobile pages) project

Alphabet Inc’s Google on Tuesday announced its plans to test a new software programming system. The software will enable emails to continuously update information and facilitate greater interactivity. For an instance, the update will enable Gmail users to see automatically updated flight information in a booking confirmation email itself. Users can also "fill out surveys without leaving a message or review close-up shots of products in a marketing pitch without opening a browser window," notes a Reuters report. The new development comes as an extension of Google’s AMP (accelerated mobile pages) project. (With inputs from Reuters)

Soon, Google mail that updates automatically

<p>With online accounts containing a plethora of personal, financial, confidential and other sensitive details, it becomes imperative to protect them from hackers and keep them secure. Many of you would agree to it, but are you doing anything to beef up your online security?</p>

<p>Now before you start to scratch your head wondering what all can be done to keep your online accounts safe, we suggest you to hang on. Because we have some help to offer.</p>

<p>We bring you 5 simple tips that can help you protect your online accounts against hacks, password thefts and other cyber attacks.</p>

<p><strong>1. Don&rsquo;t use the same password for multiple accounts: </strong>A lot of people go on to keep the same password for their multiple accounts so that they don&rsquo;t forget them - or for that matter, just to save themselves from getting confused among multiple passwords. But we highly recommend you to not use the same password for your Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Instagram and other online accounts. Because once that password gets compromised, it will expose all your online accounts to hacking and other cyber crimes. And you can think of all the damage that it can then cause to your digital life.</p>

<p><strong>2. Create strong passwords:</strong> Accounts with weak passwords (like the ones with your name or birth date) are more prone to hacking. And therefore, it is advisable to have strong passwords for your online accounts. If you are wondering how to create strong passwords, here is a two-step guide. Firstly, always have a long password. And secondly, use a combination of letters, upper case, lower case, numbers and symbols like hash or the exclamation mark.</p>

<p>For instance, instead of simply choosing &ldquo;mysecurity12&rdquo;, keep something like this - MyS3cur!ty12.</p>

<p>If you compare the two, both passwords have the same number of letters, but you can see the difference in how the two have been framed. Indisputably, the one with the combination of letters, numbers and other characters is stronger than the other. And this reduces chances of your online accounts from getting hacked.</p>

<p><strong>3. Opt for two-step verification:</strong> We don&rsquo;t intend to scare you, but let us warn you that it&rsquo;s easier than you think for someone to hack your password. But if you have enabled the two-step verification for your online accounts, you are in a much safer territory. Remember, that annoying page that sometimes pops up when you log in to your Gmail account and you just press skip and move on? Well, that&rsquo;s Google&rsquo;s way of reminding you to doubly secure your account. So remember this the next time you think of pressing that skip button.</p>
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But how does this help? So if a bad guy has stolen your password, he would still need to cross that second layer of security to hack into your account. And for that he would need your phone.</p>

<p>So it goes like this. The two-step verification process not only requires your password, but it also asks the user to enter a unique code sent to the registered phone if he logs into your account from a new machine. So the hacker may have your password, but it is unlikely for him to have ready access to your phone.</p>

<p><strong>4. Change your passwords regularly:</strong> It&rsquo;s a good practice to change your passwords at frequent intervals. Because you never know when your account details start to circulate among hackers. But by changing your passwords regularly, you can save yourself from prospective damages.</p>

<p>If you&#39;re too lazy to regularly change passwords for all of your accounts, at least do that for your major accounts that contain sensitive information&nbsp; like your personal emails, or for that matter, your social networks.</p>

<p>And to help you manage and remember new passwords every now and then, a wide range of password managers are available online. They not only save you from remembering so many passwords, but also do the job for you every time you log in to an account.<br />
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<strong>5. Avoid linking accounts:</strong> Many of us often find it convenient to log in to a service using our existing Facebook or Google account, but we suggest you to drop this habit. Because by doing so, you link your different accounts. So it means if a hacker breaks into one of your accounts, he can easily access your other linked accounts. So avoid linking your accounts whenever and wherever possible. In fact, it&rsquo;s a good practice to always sign up for a new service. &nbsp;</p>

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With online accounts containing a lot of personal, financial, and other sensitive details, it is imperative to protect them from hackers

With online accounts containing a plethora of personal, financial, confidential and other sensitive details, it becomes imperative to protect them from hackers and keep them secure. Many of you would agree to it, but are you doing anything to beef up your online security? Now before you start to scratch your head wondering what all can be done to keep your online accounts safe, we suggest you to hang on. Because we have some help to offer. We bring you 5 simple tips that can help you protect your online accounts against hacks, password thefts and other cyber attacks. 1. Don’t use the same password for multiple accounts: A lot of people go on to keep the same password for their multiple accounts so that they don’t forget them - or for that matter, just to save themselves from getting confused among multiple passwords. But we highly recommend you to not use the same password for your Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Instagram and other online accounts. Because once that password gets compromised, it will expose all your online accounts to hacking and other cyber crimes. And you can think of all the damage that it can then cause to your digital life. 2. Create strong passwords: Accounts with weak passwords (like the ones with your name or birth date) are more prone to hacking. And therefore, it is advisable to have strong passwords for your online accounts. If you are wondering how to create strong passwords, here is a two-step guide. Firstly, always have a long password. And secondly, use a combination of letters, upper case, lower case, numbers and symbols like hash or the exclamation mark. For instance, instead of simply choosing “mysecurity12”, keep something like this - MyS3cur!ty12. If you compare the two, both passwords have the same number of letters, but you can see the difference in how the two have been framed. Indisputably, the one with the combination of letters, numbers and other characters is stronger than the other. And this reduces chances of your online accounts from getting hacked. 3. Opt for two-step verification: We don’t intend to scare you, but let us warn you that it’s easier than you think for someone to hack your password. But if you have enabled the two-step verification for your online accounts, you are in a much safer territory. Remember, that annoying page that sometimes pops up when you log in to your Gmail account and you just press skip and move on? Well, that’s Google’s way of reminding you to doubly secure your account. So remember this the next time you think of pressing that skip button. But how does this help? So if a bad guy has stolen your password, he would still need to cross that second layer of security to hack into your account. And for that he would need your phone. So it goes like this. The two-step verification process not only requires your password, but it also asks the user to enter a unique code sent to the registered phone if he logs into your account from a new machine. So the hacker may have your password, but it is unlikely for him to have ready access to your phone. 4. Change your passwords regularly: It’s a good practice to change your passwords at frequent intervals. Because you never know when your account details start to circulate among hackers. But by changing your passwords regularly, you can save yourself from prospective damages. If you're too lazy to regularly change passwords for all of your accounts, at least do that for your major accounts that contain sensitive information like your personal emails, or for that matter, your social networks. And to help you manage and remember new passwords every now and then, a wide range of password managers are available online. They not only save you from remembering so many passwords, but also do the job for you every time you log in to an account. 5. Avoid linking accounts: Many of us often find it convenient to log in to a service using our existing Facebook or Google account, but we suggest you to drop this habit. Because by doing so, you link your different accounts. So it means if a hacker breaks into one of your accounts, he can easily access your other linked accounts. So avoid linking your accounts whenever and wherever possible. In fact, it’s a good practice to always sign up for a new service.

5 simple tips to protect your Gmail, Facebook and other online accounts

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