Do periods/capitalization matter in Gmail addresses?

Google’s Gmail service ignores periods and is not case sensitive in email addresses. Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo Mail, and Apple iCloud recognize periods. Gmail has over 1 billion users worldwide. When Google began offering its free email service in 2004, the tech company did a few things differently, like ignoring periods in users’ email addresses. So […]

Do sites track & log IP addresses?

IP addresses are unique numerical addresses assigned to computers accessing the internet, which can be traced back to individuals. Websites track and log IP addresses for security, site improvement, and to monitor popular pages. Anonymous browsing can be achieved through proxy servers or web-based anonymous services, but caution is advised as some proxies may not […]

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