vpn
Does a VPN stop spam emails?
A VPN protects your connection, not your inbox. Here's what a VPN actually does for email privacy, and what really stops spam.
Leave Me Alone Blog
Read about our experiences, get tips for the app, and follow our journey as we share everything about Leave Me Alone in the open and take back control of your inbox!
privacy
Why we're partnering with Ente
We've teamed up with Ente, the open source, end-to-end encrypted alternative to Google Photos. Here's the deal, and why we picked them.
August 18, 2026 5 min read 
James Ivings
gmail
Gmail Search Operators: The Complete 2026 List (Including the Ones Google Hides)
The full 2026 list of Gmail search operators, including in:spam, in:sent and label:^unsub that Google leaves out of its own reference, plus why body: and has:unsubscribe never worked.
July 17, 2026 7 min read 
Alexis Dollé
Why Is My Partner Getting Dirty Spam Emails?
Worried your partner is getting dirty spam emails? Here is the honest, factual reason it happens, why it says nothing about them, and how to help stop it.
July 6, 2026 6 min read Alexis Dollé
spam
Why Am I Suddenly Getting Porn and Dirty Spam Emails?
Suddenly getting porn or dirty spam emails? Here are the real causes, why it is not personal, and the simple steps that make the adult junk stop.
July 6, 2026 5 min read Alexis Dollé
What Counts as an Inappropriate Email? Examples and How to Stop Them
What counts as an inappropriate email? See real example types, why they land in your inbox, and how to stop adult spam, scams, and harassment for good.
July 6, 2026 6 min read Alexis Dollé
What Is an Email Bomb? Subscription Bombing Explained (and How to Stop It)
An email bomb floods your inbox in minutes, often to hide a fraud. Here is what email bombing is, why attackers do it, and how to stop one safely.
July 6, 2026 6 min read Alexis Dollé
Someone Signed Me Up for Spam: How to Find Out Who and Stop It
Someone signed you up for spam? Here is what is really happening, the honest truth on tracing who did it, and the steps to check for fraud and stop it.
July 6, 2026 6 min read Alexis Dollé
How to Stop Porn and Adult Spam Emails (2026)
Suddenly getting porn or dirty spam emails? Here is why it happens, and how to stop adult spam for good in Gmail, Outlook, iCloud and Yahoo.
July 6, 2026 6 min read Alexis Dollé
digital detox
Phone Addiction: Signs, Effects, and How to Break It
Phone addiction is not an official diagnosis, but the pull is real. Learn the signs, what it does to sleep and mood, and how to break it for good.
June 15, 2026 9 min read Alexis Dollé
