News, guides and updates from the Leave Me Alone team.
Why am I getting so many spam emails all of a sudden? The 6 most common causes, from data breaches to spam signup bombing, plus how to stop the flood.
Where is your spam folder and how does it work? Exact steps to find it in Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo, plus 30-day auto-delete rules and rescue tips.
Is junk mail the same as spam? Functionally yes, but the real split is spam vs graymail, and it changes whether you report, block, or unsubscribe.
How to mark an email as spam in Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and Apple Mail, what reporting spam actually does, and when unsubscribing works better.
How to block spam emails in Gmail, step by step. Block senders, report spam, build auto-delete filters, and fix the spam that keeps coming back.
The best third-party email spam filters for personal use in 2026, compared. How each one filters, which providers it supports, and who it suits.
How to report spam email in Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo, where to report it to authorities like the FTC and NCSC, and what reporting really changes.
Spam email is unsolicited bulk email sent without your consent. See spam email examples by category, why you get it, and how to stop it for good.
An email detox is one afternoon of cutting inbox volume, plus a system that keeps it quiet. Six steps: measure, unsubscribe, digest, screen, pause, block.
Doomscrolling runs on negativity bias. Six research-backed ways to stop: the swap technique, friction, time-boxed news, and a phone-free bedroom.
