Gmail has come a long way in its nearly 18-year history (it hits that milestone in April), as a key part of what's now a 50-year history of email as a medium. The search giant quickly set itself apart ...

It's free to set up a PayPal account, and it only takes a few minutes. PayPal allows you to send and receive money from friends and family, or as part of a business transaction. Money in your PayPal ...

Gmail, Google's free email service, is almost 20 years old having launched as an invite-only public beta on April 1, 2004. In its early days, that invite-only scarcity and the fact that it seemed like ...

Advertising on Google Ads is a no-brainer for many brands. Between the mammoth market share, the proven ROI on time and monetary investment, and the innovations in creative/targeting – it’s never been ...

Whether you're new to the Apple ecosystem or have been a loyal part of it since the early days, you probably know just how important your Apple Account (formerly known as an Apple ID) is. From using ...

You can set up a new Twitter account from the website or mobile app. First, Twitter will show you how to register your account in five simple steps. Twitter will then prompt you to add a photo, bio, ...

No Microsoft Account Needed: How to Set Up Windows With a Local Account Microsoft makes it difficult to set up Windows without a Microsoft account, but it's still possible if you know the right tricks ...

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A password manager can help keep your private data secure, and they're easier to use than you may think. Attila Tomaschek Senior Writer Attila covers software, apps and services, with a focus on ...

If you want to keep your online accounts safe, adding two-factor authentication (2FA) is the single most important step you can take. While no security measure is 100 percent hackproof, 2FA is going ...