Grammarly who? Google is adding more AI-powered writing tools to Gmail. Open a draft, select Help me write and type 12 or more words. Click Refine my draft to polish, formalize, elaborate, shorten or even start fresh. The catch? It’s available if you pay for Google One AI Premium or the Gemini add-on for Workspace.
This tech mistake is costing you money every single month
It’s easy to overspend on consumer tech or make a purchase that won’t last long. For example, you don’t need to pay for Microsoft Office and shouldn’t waste money on cheap chargers. Tap or click for five ways you’re wasting cash on tech.
Then there are all the subscriptions you pay for and don’t use. Streaming services are a major culprit; there’s only so much time in a day, and you can’t watch everything. Tap or click for my guide to watching your shows for free instead.
You probably don’t know that you can share various accounts with family and friends or, at the very least, get a nice discount. It’s not your fault. Tech companies don’t promote this money-saving secret you can thank me for later.
Let’s start with Amazon
If you don’t have an Amazon Prime membership, you might not realize it’s much more than free shipping. Tap or click here for my favorite perks. I suggest getting a 30-day free trial to ensure it’s worth it because it’s not cheap.
An Amazon Prime membership costs $14.99 monthly or $139 a year. You can split this cost with a friend or family member and still reap all the benefits.
Amazon Household allows two adults to share Prime benefits and digital content like e-books. Each person gets their own account, so you do maintain some privacy. Keep in mind you will have access to each other’s payment methods. Only share your account with someone you trust.
You can also add up to four teens (ages 13 to 17) to the plan for free. Each teen will get their own Amazon login, and an adult must approve all purchases on the plan.
Visit amazon.com/myh/manage to create or manage your household.
While talking about Amazon, the tech giant knows a lot about you. Prepare to be shocked. Here’s how to see it all.
Apple makes it cheaper to bundle
Apple One bundles Apple services for a lower monthly price than you’d pay for each service on its own. These savings may be worth it if several family members use iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple TV, Apple Music and iCloud.
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5 things you’re paying for that you can get free from Google
If your company uses Google, you’re probably looking at Docs, Sheets, Calendar and more on a daily basis. Did you know you could easily open new Google files from within your browser? Here are the shortcuts you’ll wish you knew sooner.
What to do if your iCloud or Google storage is full
Our phones and computers can only hold so many photos. Considering an average of nearly 2 trillion photos are taken yearly, it is no wonder we run out of space. Are you ready for your close-up?
In addition to photos, we have to worry about documents and applications that take up space on our devices. Ever try to download a software update and get that horrific pop-up telling you, we’re sorry, you don’t have enough space? Tap or click here for ways an all-in-one cloud backup will simplify your life.
These family plans will save you money — even if you aren't family
Think about all the subscriptions you’re signed up for. Do you use all of them enough to warrant the expense? That’s money automatically being taken out of your account every month or year.
Some of your subscriptions may have started as free trials but are no longer free. Then there are apps you pay for that can be substituted for ones that don’t cost anything to use. Tap or click here for five mistakes you’re making that cost you money.
📸 Limited magic: Google’s Magic Editor uses AI to make your pics better. There’s a catch: The free version for Android and iOS includes only 10 Magic Editor saves per month. To get more, pay for a Google One Premium (2TB) plan at $9.99 a month.
This mistake could make getting into your Google account almost impossible
Your devices and accounts should always be secured with strong, unique passwords. There’s no excuse to use credentials you can easily remember, as password managers can fill in the information for you.
Being locked out of your account is a frustrating experience, but it’s better than having one that’s easily hacked. If you find yourself locked out, be careful who you turn to for help. It’s just another opportunity for scammers to find a new victim. Tap or click here for more.
If you have an Android, your photos may disappear in a few weeks - Do this now
Every day, thousands of phone cameras click to capture good times. We can immortalize our best memories, from family vacations to our baby’s first steps, thanks to our phone. In fact, a recent study found that around 85% of all photos are snapped from our phones.
Google Photos changed its storage limits TODAY - Here's what you need to know
Today is the day. Google is doing away with unlimited photo storage in Google Photos. Once it’s gone, anything you upload will count against the 15GB data cap that comes with your Google Account.
Google Photos has been one of our favorite free options for photo storage, and it’s a shame to see Google shifting away from what made the service so popular. Tap or click here to see 20 tips to help you take control of your photos.
3 places to store photos in the cloud
Saving images via hard drives or importing to your computer can be a hassle. If you take a ton of photos, the cloud can store them without the need for extra work. The best part about the cloud is it isn’t designated to any particular provider. It is totally internet-connected and whether you use Apple, Google or Amazon products, it is available for you. Let’s take a look at three popular cloud services so you can decide which one is best for you.