How I got 15GB of Gmail storage for free - and without losing any files

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Every new Google email account comes with 15GB of free storage -- a solid offer at no cost. However, that space can fill up fast, especially since it also covers files in Google Drive and Google Photos. If your inbox is cluttered with unread newsletters and sneaky spam, there's a way to clean house without losing important messages. With the right approach, you can preserve what matters while giving yourself a fresh start. Also: How to disable ACR on your TV (and why you shouldn't wait to do it) There is always the option of manually cleaning out your Gmail inbox or downloading a bunch of material to your local drive. What a pain, though, right? And, chances are you'll only eliminate so much junk before those gigabytes start stacking up again. I should note that Google offers a way to pay for more storage by upgrading to a Google One account. The "Basic" plan costs $24 per year for 100GB. The free solution, however, lies in taking a few steps to back up your essent ... Read full article.