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This Week’s Tip or Trick

Got an awkward or embarrassing Gmail address? Google is now letting users change it – by AP

You can change your Google Account email address by visiting Google Account Personal Info, clicking on Email, and selecting Change Google Account email if the option is available to you. 

Steps to Change Your Email
  • Go to Google Account Personal Info and sign in.
  • Select Personal info, then click or tap on Email and Google Account email.
  • Click Change Google Account email (if you do not see this option, the feature may not yet be rolled out to your account or your specific address type cannot be changed).
  • Type your new username, select Change email, and confirm by clicking Yes, change email. 
    What Happens Next
    • Your previous email address remains attached to your account as an alternative alias, meaning you will still receive mail sent to it.
    • You can switch back to your old address at any time through the same email settings menu.
    • You can only change a @gmail.com username a maximum of 3 times total and once every 12 months.

    BitWarden Tip & Info

     Use Bitwarden’s Passkey Support to Go Passwordless

    Bitwarden supports passkeys, a modern and more secure alternative to traditional passwords. Here is why and how to make the most of it:

    What Are Passkeys?

    Passkeys replace your password with a cryptographic key pair — one stored on your device, one on the website. This means:

    • No password to remember or steal
    • Phishing-resistant by design
    • Faster and easier logins
    How to Use Passkeys with Bitwarden
    1. Create a passkey on any site that supports them (look for a “Sign in with passkey” option)
    2. Save it to Bitwarden — the browser extension will prompt you to store it, just like a regular password
    3. Use it next time — Bitwarden will automatically offer your saved passkey when you return to that site
    Why This Matters

    Passkeys are one of the strongest protections against phishing and credential theft. By storing them in Bitwarden, they are also synced across all your devices and protected by your master password and vault encryption.

    Q:  Email tabs. Nothing shows in the “Social” tab, although the tab is checked in settings for tabs. Phil D
    A:  Gmail email tabs are automatic sorting categories—Primary, Social, and Promotions—that organize your incoming messages to reduce inbox clutter. Organize your emails into categories

    The Five Tab Categories

    • Primary: Personal messages, direct conversations, and emails from people you know.
    • Social: Notifications, updates, and messages from social media networks and sharing sites.
    • Promotions: Marketing deals, sales offers, discounts, and newsletters.
    • Updates: Automated receipts, bills, statements, and confirmation notices.
    • Forums: Messages and notifications from online discussion boards, mailing lists, and groups.
      How They Work
        You can turn off unwanted tabs or move a misclassified email to your main inbox.

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