How to Prevent Google From Deleting Your Data This Week
The Google logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.
Google is going to do a little holiday cleaning this week, but there’s still time to save your data and photos. Don’t panic, there are ways to prevent your treasured information, pictures, emails, and more from being erased forever.
NPR reports that the first thing you should know is that this affects Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet, Calendar, Photos, and YouTube. However, if you regularly use your account, you have nothing to worry about. Google will only be deleting accounts that have been inactive for two years or more.
They claim that users will also be notified multiple times before the account is deleted. If you want to save your old account, doing any of the following will mark your account as active and safe from deletion.
Read or Send an Email
It’s as easy as that. If you’re like me, maybe you have a Gmail email account that you don’t use to send emails on a regular basis. That’s alright, simply log on, send an email and you’re good.
Use Google Drive
This is important because the company “reserves the right to delete data in a product if you are inactive in that product for at least two years. This is determined based on each product’s inactivity policies.” Your precious photos are important to you so this is a simple step to guarantee their safety.
Other ways to prevent the deletion of your account, information, or photos include watching a YouTube video or downloading an app on the Google Play store. You can also use Google Search or use sign in with Google to access a third-party app or service.
Why is Google Doing This?
Google is deleting inactive accounts for security reasons. They know that unused accounts can be more susceptible to spam and scams. Their policy states that “If an account hasn’t been used for an extended period of time, it is more likely to be compromised.” Google encourages everyone to set up two-factor authentication.
So, don’t worry. Simply take one of these easy steps if you haven’t already done so, and you’re good.
These Celebrities Have a December Birthday
People born in December are either a Sagittarius (December 1-21) or a Capricorn (December 22-31). For most of the month, the fire sign Sagittarius takes charge. They are the final fire sign of the zodiac, represented by the archer (a half-man, half-horse centaur). Sagittarius traits are unlike any other sign of the zodiac. What makes Sagittarius so unique is its dynamic blend of passion, curiosity, intensity, and adaptability. Sagittarians are born to explore, and it is critical that these archers have the freedom to roam (Sagittarius rules the thighs, so they are always on the move). They are on a perpetual quest for knowledge, which makes them incredible storytellers, entertainers, and creatives. However, Sagittarius is notorious for their brutal honesty, which can often make them come off as arrogant and lead to misunderstandings.
Sagittarius’ ruling planet is Jupiter, the planet of abundance, so naturally, this sign demands to have it all. These archers have many passions and interests, so they often captivate you with their dynamic charm. November-born Sagittarius are often ready for a confrontation or a debate. The sign loves a philosophical or deep banter with someone as knowledgeable as them. They listen to the other point of view and try to adapt to them as well. However, they tend to get a little passive-aggressive at times as well.
Capricorn Traits
On December 22, Capricorn season begins. December Capricorns have the worst luck of all the signs, as their birthdays are so close to the holiday season. Capricorns are the last earth sign of the zodiac, represented by the sea goat, a mythological creature with the body of a goat and the tail of a fish. This sign is known for being skilled at navigating both the material and emotional realms. They are ambitious, determined, materialistic, perceptive, and disciplined. Because of their unwavering focus, Capricorns can sometimes be perceived as cold and unemotional.
Some of the most talented actors, musicians, and iconic figures in Hollywood celebrate their birthdays in the month of December. Keep scrolling to see which of our favorite celebrities celebrate a December birthday.
Joel Katz is the Morning Show Personality, Assistant Program Director, Podcast Host, Voiceover artist, audio producer, and Digital Content Writer for Magic 98.3. Joel has been working in New Jersey radio since college and started at Magic in 2002 as the Morning Show Host, “I can’t think of another place where I’d fit more perfectly; it’s just a great company with awesome people.” Joel is married to Kathleen, his elementary school sweetheart (they were each other’s first dates at age 9), shares a birthday with his oldest son, Ty, and has twins, Kiera and Liam. Joel runs at least 3.1 miles every day and enjoys playing basketball, doing laundry, saving his turn signal for when he really needs it, kissing dogs through a fence, using coasters, making that cool noise by rubbing his fingers on balloons, and chasing after ping pong balls on a windy cruise ship.
