Google will be warning users soon that inactive accounts will be deleted. When your Google Account has not been used within a 2-year period, your Google Account, that is then deemed inactive, and all of its content and data may be deleted. You will receive an email from the address “no-reply@accounts.google.com“. The subject line states “Updating our Google Account inactivity policy”. Google explains that the only users affected are those who “have been inactive in your Google Account for two years or have not used their account to sign in to any Google service for over two years.” There are ways to keep your account active even if you don’t use the Gmail address associated with your account.
Watch a YouTube video (make sure you are log in with your Google account first)
Use Google Drive
Download an app
Use Google search
Use “Sign in via Google” to sign in to a third-party app or service
Send an email if you can
Tip of the month
Microsoft Word Tricks
It’s definitely well known that with a program as powerful as Microsoft Word that we don’t come close to using most of the features available to you. Here are a few that can make your documents better.
Emojis! – So easy! On your menu bar, click on Insert – Icons – then find tons of images/emojis/cartoons/images.
Templates – There may come a time when you need a specific layout or look to a document but you really don’t want to spend the time starting from scratch. OR, your designing skills are limited. When you create a new document, don’t skip over the templates that are shown on the page after New. Calendars, cover letters, brochures, flyers… Word will also check online for the exact type of documents you are trying to create.
Protect it with a password – I stress this often and it is easy to do. File – Info – Protect Document – Encrypt with Password. This isn’t just a good idea if emailing sensitive information, but even for password protecting a file on your computer.
