TECH TIP: GMAIL ACCOUNTS

Google will be deleting old Gmail accounts that have been inactive for more than two years. Google says that decision has been made to improve security and protect the privacy of our users.

Log in to your account to ensure that it remains active if you have an old Gmail account that you haven’t used in more than two years. Your account will be deleted including photos if you fail to do so. Google says they may also delete accounts and data from Google Workspaces, including Gmail Docs, Drive, Meet, and Calendar. To retain these, you simply need to log into your Google account.

Important note for Photos: You will need to specifically log into your Google Photos account once every two years in order to avoid deletion of its contents.

Google wants to take a “phased approach,” so it will start with “accounts that were created and never used again” before deleting accounts that may have simply been forgotten or neglected. However, accounts won’t begin being deleted until December 2023. Google says that they will send out numerous emails to both the primary account email address and the recovery address, where available, leading up to any potential deletion.

To keep your account “active,” Google suggests that you periodically log in and interact with services like Gmail, YouTube, Drive, Photos, and so on. You should also set a recovery email for any accounts that you care about (Google will pester you about this during login).

Note that accounts tied to an Android phone are considered active, as are those that maintain a Google One subscription.

HINT: I set a reminder to send an email from all my email accounts on a monthly basis.

Summer Classes start July 5

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, Olsten Family Center

790 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 1-631-470-6757

Windows 11: An Introduction (2 lessons) starts on July 5
PC Computing Basics 2 (5) starts on July 10
Windows 11: Advanced (2) starts on July 18
Mac Computer Basics 1 (4) starts on July 19
Microsoft PowerPoint: Quick Start (2) starts on Aug 3
Android Phone (4) starts on Aug 8
Master the Google Cloud (3) on Aug 14
Facebook (3) starts on Aug 31
Smartphone Photography (4) starts on Sept 7

Private Instruction available at this location.

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, South Shore Iovino Family Center

1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706 1-631-647-3100

iPad: Basic Settings and Navigation (1 lesson) starts on July 11
iPad: Email, Messages, and Contacts (1) starts on July 18
Google Docs & Sheets for Word & Excel Users (3) starts on July 25
iPhone: An Introduction (4) starts on Aug 8

Private Instruction available at this location.

FREE WEBINARS & SEMINARS

Webinars are held over Zoom,

Seminars are at local libraries.

iPhone & iPad; Privacy & Security on June 27
Buying a Desktop, Laptop or Tablet? on July 11 - Special Workshop at the Cold Springs Harbor Library, First listen to the seminar, then have a hands-on experience with various computing devices.
Smartphone Photography Webinar on July 20
Streaming Video Webinar on Jul 26

iPhone: The Camera Webinar on August 16
Android Phone: Getting Started Webinar on Sept 11
Windows 10: Survey of Settings & Desktop Webinar on Sept 13
Windows 11: An Introduction Webinar on Sep 20

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION INFORMATION

IMPORTANT STUFF TO KNOW!

COVID PRECAUTIONS FOR ALL IN-PERSON CLASSES REVISED:

MASKING IS NOW OPTIONAL.

PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED.

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ALL CLASSES:

Registration is open until 10 AM sharp one day before the start of a class.

To participate in our classes, register and pay online with a credit or debit card. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, contact the office at 631-470-6757, or register in person at Open House in Huntington, Bay Shore & Blue Point.

ONLINE CLASSES:

To participate in our online courses, you need to download Zoom on your computing device*. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and manual before the class.

WEBINARS ARE ONLINE:

Registration is open until one hour prior to the webinar's start time.

The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and handout before the webinar.

SEMINARS ARE IN-PERSON & LIBRARY HOSTED:

Registration is managed by our host library. Their registration link will be provided on their website, our email blasts, and our webpage.

SOLD OUT:

Please call 631-470-6757 or send an email to fslseniornet@fsl-li.org

to receive an email with information as to when the course (webinar, seminar, class or workshop) is offered again.

Please include the name of the course you are interested in.

COMPUTING DEVICES:

*Computing devices include Windows and Mac Desktops & Laptops,

iPads, and Android Tablets.