Technologies

Is Your Old Gmail Account Ruining Your Life? Here’s How to Fix It

Tired of your cringy old Gmail username? You aren’t stuck with it forever anymore.

The days of being haunted by a cringeworthy email address created a decade ago are finally coming to an end. For years, the conventional wisdom was that once you picked a Gmail handle, you were stuck with it for life or forced to start over from scratch with a brand-new account. However, a major shift in how Google manages identities now allows you to refresh your primary username without losing years of archived messages and linked services.

This feature has been anticipated for a long time, and we’ve known it’s been in the works for months now. Now, according to Google, anyone using a Google Account in the US should soon have the ability to change their username — and you might be able to do it now.

If you’re itching to change your email address, though, there are a few things you need to know. Most of your data and Google features will carry over, but there may be some hiccups along the way.

When you change your Gmail, it adds the old username as an alternate address. That should ensure that even though your account displays the new username, you’ll still receive all emails sent to the previous address.

Data saved to your Google Account will also be unaffected by the new Gmail username. You’ll have uninterrupted access to emails, photos and messages sent to you as well as anything saved to your Google Drive. You can also use the new email address to continue signing into Google services like Gmail, Maps, YouTube, Google Play or Google Drive.

Though most of the kinks were ironed out before launch, you might still hit a few snags when you change your Google username.

If you’re a Chromebook user, you’ll need to take special steps. Since your Gmail is linked to your device sign-in, third-party sign-ins that use their Google Account will still only recognize the old account username, and Chrome Remote Desktop connections may not immediately work with a new Gmail address.

A Google representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

How to change your Google Account username

The first thing you’ll need to do is access the Personal Info tab in your Google Account settings. From here, you’ll find an Email button — this button can be used to access your Google Account email settings.

After you navigate those menus, you should see a bright blue «Change Google Account email» button. You can choose a new username directly after clicking that button — just make sure it’s a good one, since you can only change your username once a year.

If you follow Google’s instructions but see a message saying the option to change your username isn’t available for your account, don’t panic. The tech giant has made it clear that this feature is being rolled out gradually, so you’ll just have to wait a little longer.

As someone who has carried my childhood username into early adulthood, I’m thrilled to slip out of this ball and chain without having to move my login details to a new email address.

Here’s to a new era of Gmail, where our email addresses grow up and mature alongside us.

Technologies

Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im

All of these services work on the same principle — fast, borderless internet without roaming stress.

Why It Matters Most in Summer

During the holiday season, roaming networks get overloaded, and prices for mobile data abroad often become an unpleasant surprise for travelers.

eSIM solves this problem:

* transparent, fixed pricing
* activation in 1–2 minutes
* stable internet while traveling
* no physical SIM cards required

Final Thoughts

Travel should be about freedom — not hunting for Wi-Fi or worrying about phone bills.

eSIM is quickly becoming the new global standard for mobile connectivity: simple, fast, and borderless.

Verum E-SIM and its partner services are part of this shift, making global connectivity accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Technologies

Episode 2 of the VERUM Mini-Series is Now Out

The story continues. Verum Messenger has released the second episode of its AI mini-series, which follows the conflict between the powerful Omega corporation, aiming to control digital communications, and a team of heroes who have chosen a different path and free communication.

The mini-series not only develops an engaging storyline but also introduces viewers to the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, showcasing technologies and tools that may redefine the future of modern communication.

The project consists of 7 episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 2 is now available. Stay tuned and don’t miss what comes next.

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Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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