#user-settings tag

Google finally lets you change your Gmail address

Google now allows users to change their Gmail address, rolling out initially in the US.

Creepy ads followed me everywhere until I changed these 7 settings

Advertisers track user activity through cookies and identifiers to serve targeted ads, but users can adjust settings to limit personalization.

fromSocial Media Today

4 months ago

WhatsApp Adds Activity Notes to User Profiles

For those of you that have used WhatsApp from the very start, you'll remember About was our first feature. Even before we brought the world private and secure messaging, we made it simple for you to quickly share what's up in your life. Today we're reintroducing and improving About, making it more visible, timely, and easier to use.

Mobile UX

fromFast Company

7 months ago

Instagram's new location sharing map: how it works and how to turn it off

Meta's new location-sharing Map feature allows U.S. Instagram users to share and see locations of friends, resembling Snapchat's Snap Map and Apple's Find My.

Privacy technologies

fromFast Company

7 months ago

Using ChatGPT or other AI tools? Here's who can see your chat history

AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini save records of conversations, potentially exposing personal data. Users should adjust settings and use private modes to enhance privacy.

Privacy professionals

fromArs Technica

8 months ago