If Google wants you to pay for Gmail storage, do this first.
I went from 14.9/15GB to 6GB in one afternoon.
I hope this helps you as it has helped me:
1. Find the real storage hogs inside Gmail
Go to your Gmail storage breakdown first:
- Visit drive.google.com/settings/stora…
- Check what's using space across Gmail, Drive, and Photos
- Click on "Gmail" to see your biggest culprits
Then in Gmail search bar, type:
- `has:attachment larger:10M` (finds emails over 10MB)
- Sort by size, select multiple, and delete what you don't need
- Try `larger:5M` or `larger:3M` for a more aggressive cleanup
Just clearing big attachments can free gigabytes instantly.
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2. Nuke entire categories in bulk
Gmail sorts emails automatically use this to delete fast:
- Search: `category:promotions` (all promo emails)
- Search: `category:social` (Facebook, LinkedIn notifications)
- Search: `category:updates` (receipts, confirmations)
- Click the checkbox → "Select all conversations that match this search"
- Delete in one shot
These categories pile up over years most are safe to delete.
If your iPhone battery is draining faster than ever, you don’t need a new phone first. You need new settings.
Here’s how to FIX bad battery life in 7 steps:
1. See what’s actually killing your battery:
- Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging → Battery Usage.
Check:
- Which apps use the most battery in the last 24 hours / 10 days.
- “Background Activity” under app names.
If Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, or Maps show high “Background Activity,” they’re draining your battery even when you’re not using them. Turn off background refresh for these apps (next step).
2. Kill useless background app refresh:
- Go to Settings → General → Background App Refresh → Background App Refresh → Off
(or choose Wi‑Fi instead of Wi‑Fi & Mobile Data)
- Then turn OFF refresh for:
- Social apps (IG, TikTok, FB, X)
- Shopping apps
- Random apps you rarely open
They don’t need to run 24/7. Your battery will instantly last longer.