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Google finally lets you change your Gmail address, but there's a catch

… You can tweak your own by going to your Google Account settings, then clicking Personal Info, then Email, then Google Account Email. If you're eligible for a name change, you should see a big blue "Change Google Account email" button. …

Apr 1, 2026 · Simon Batt

Your old Android phone is a better thin client than most mini PCs

… Chrome and Firefox behave similar to how they work on a desktop, and I didn't run into any issues at all with rendering a complex CMS or editing a thousand-word document in Google Docs . The same can be said for my self-hosted services. …

May 10, 2026 · Dhruv Bhutani

These 4 pre-installed Pixel apps create more clutter than they're worth

… Most of the time, Google TV just sits there recommending shows, trailers, and streaming content from services I may not even use. …

May 30, 2026 · Yash Patel

4 useful Google Messages features I wish I had discovered earlier

… 08 / 8 History What is RCS, the messaging standard that Google and carriers have pushed as a modern replacement for SMS? A Remote Communication Service B Rich Communication Services C Rapid Carrier Standard D Real-time Chat System Correct! RCS stands for Rich Communication Services. …

Apr 26, 2026 · Hamlin Rozario

I de-clutter my Google Drive instead of paying for Google One, and it takes just 15 minutes

… Related 9 apps that keep me bound to Google's ecosystem I won't be able to leave the Google ecosystem anytime soon because I rely too much on these apps Google One has a low barrier to entry, but you can do better Start small, and it's all manageable Google uses Drive as the foundational stone for … …

Mar 27, 2026 · Chandraveer Mathur

Claude's integrations do something Gemini can't, and it changed how I schedule my day

… This creates a lot of freedom and customization potential, since you're not limited to a certain company's services. For example, I was able to set up Claude to access my Google Calendar and my Asana workspace. …

May 8, 2026 · Megan Ellis

Google Drive's 5GB limit forced me to rethink how I use cloud storage

… Related I replaced Google Photos, Drive, and Docs with these free self-hosted services — and they're better, too If you want to de-Google your life, then these are some of the best services to get started. …

Jun 2, 2026 · Yash Patel

Cloud AI is becoming cable TV: too many subscriptions, confusing limits, and bundles nobody asked for

… Google Gemini / Google AI AI Plus, AI Pro, AI Ultra 5x, AI Ultra 20x AI Plus : $7.99/month. AI Pro : $19.99/month. AI Ultra : $99.99/month or $199.99/month. Google now mixes Gemini access with storage, YouTube perks, Flow credits, NotebookLM limits, and compute-based usage windows. …

May 27, 2026 · Jeff Butts

I connected Read AI's MCP server to Claude, and it changed my entire meeting workflow

… What's nice about Read AI is that on Google Meet, it doesn't need a bot at all! It has an add-on available right within Google Meet, so it runs natively inside the same window as your call. …

Apr 16, 2026 · Mahnoor Faisal

Claude is good, but connecting it to the right tools is what makes it worth paying for

… Keep in mind that the services you connect to Claude using this method aren't verified by Anthropic, so make sure you trust the source before connecting. If it's a well-known service, you're good to go. …

Mar 22, 2026 · Mahnoor Faisal

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