2 hidden ways to get more from your Gmail address

1. You can add username+xanywordx@gmail.com to your current Gmail and the email will still arrive at username@gmail.com. By adding "anyword", you will be able to set up filters, to automatically star, archive, or label this email. (username+anyword@gmail.com)
2. "." in the username are not recognized.

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2 hidden ways to get more from your Gmail address