We used to store contacts on a SIM card or phone, which had downsides. Moving numbers between devices or to a new number wasn't easy. Things are better with smartphones now that Google lets us store ...

If you've ever deleted a Gmail contact and only later realized what a big mistake you've made, you can relax as long as you made the change in the last 30 days. Regardless of how many contacts you add ...

If you have ever lost access to your Gmail account – which essentially means you can't log in to your Google Account for other services you might use — you know how distressing the situation is.

Google is rolling out a new Recovery Contact feature designed to help you regain access to your Google account if you ever get locked out. Whether you’ve forgotten your password, lost your phone, or ...

Gmail’s ‘Undo Send’ option is a thing of wonder, allowing you to recall emails you’ve sent for a short period. It’s perfect for those “Ouch, why did I say THAT?” moments. Now Google is extending the ...

Update, Dec. 07, 2024: This story, originally published Dec. 05, has been updated with examples of the kind of cyber-attacks used by hackers and scammers to lock you out of your Gmail account. A Dec.

When a Gmail account is hijacked, the damage rarely stops at email. A single compromise can expose banking resets, cloud backups, and identity documents, so the priority is to regain control quickly ...

Losing an important email can be frustrating, especially if it ended up in Gmail’s Spam folder and got deleted before you realized it. Whether you deleted it yourself or it disappeared after Gmail’s ...

If you use Gmail, you may have had a moment of shock as you open your contacts, hoping to write an email to an old friend or coworker, only to see an avalanche of names and addresses pouring down your ...