5 Google Opt-Out Settings To Check

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5 Google Opt-Out Settings To Check
Google signs you up for more than you think. Are you up to date on these five settings?
Kristin Burnham

Google caused a stir this week when it announced a controversial change that lets those with Gmail and Google+ accounts email anyone who also has both accounts -- even if the sender doesn't know the recipient's email address. Unless you opt out, this means you can start receiving messages from strangers who follow you on Google+.

Though Google's bold move has surprised many, it's not the first setting -- or the only one -- for which Google signs you up automatically. Here's how to opt out of Google's latest change, plus four more settings to check.

1. Opt out of Google+ email changes

If you don't want Google+ users contacting you, opt out by by visiting your Gmail settings page and click the General tab.

[NV Whino]

1. Thanks for this

I immediately opted out of the e-mail thing, but I see I have to go back and do more.

[RGinNJ]

2. Thanks for the very useful article.