Our Google accounts were never managed. Stuff went in, search pulled it out, and that was the whole system. Every search was a deposit into Google’s memory bank. A price to pay for better GPS and ...

Google gets a lot of flak for not respecting user privacy. However, your Google account does come with a comprehensive privacy dashboard that most people simply never check. Your Google privacy ...

Take control of your privacy by updating these critical Google account settings: pause Web & App Activity, disable Search and Ad Personalization, pause Timeline, review and remove third-party app ...

Your Google account is more than just an email login. It stores years of personal data, including photos, documents, location history, search behavior, and access to third-party apps, making Google ...

Google has added an Other Addresses section that makes it easier to manage addresses you’ve used across Google services like billing addresses, autofill forms, and the like. Not all apps are included, ...

Step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication on Google, Apple, Microsoft, and social platforms for stronger account security.

Last month we spotted work towards a small change in Android settings that adds your name to the Google account page. That change is now starting to appear live for some users. In addition to showing ...

Update, March 8, 2025: This story, originally published March 7, has been updated with details of more data that Google has confirmed it will be deleting unless account holders take swift action to ...

Whether through the ads it serves, queries it handles, emails it scans, or sensors it tracks, Google knows a lot about you. Most of that information’s given voluntarily with the understanding that ...

That’s the same spam protection that Google says “keeps your private information safe. Gmail works hard to protect you from ...

Removing your phone number from your Google account is a straightforward process, but it's crucial to understand the steps and potential implications to ensure your account remains secure. Here’s a ...