Kevin Stratvert Newsletter: Gmail Biggest Updates, Xero Accounting, YouTube Tips, and More!


Gmail just got one of the biggest updates ever and I got the sneak peek to show you! Plus, more Gmail tips and tricks.

Looking for small business accounting software to kick off the new year? Check out our Xero tutorial for beginners.

And check out our tips to upload videos to your YouTube channel.

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Google Just Turned Gmail into an AI Command Center

Gmail just received one of its biggest AI upgrades in years. Google is rolling out powerful new features designed to fight inbox overload — and some of them are completely free.

In this video, I walk you through all the new Gmail AI features, including AI summaries for long email threads, smarter reply suggestions that match your tone, tools to help you write emails from scratch, advanced proofreading, and even the ability to ask your inbox questions in plain English.

Ultimate Small Business Accounting Software | Xero

In this 2026 beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to get started with Xero.

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This Gmail Trick Lets You Create Unlimited Email Addresses

Most people don’t know this, but Gmail lets you create unlimited email addresses from a single account — no extra inboxes and no new sign-ups required.

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How to Upload a YouTube Video

Learn how to upload a YouTube video step by step, even if it’s your very first time. In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I walk you through the entire upload process, explain what every setting does, and show simple tips to help your videos stand out and get discovered.

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How to Upload Shorts on YouTube from PC

Want to upload YouTube Shorts from your PC? Here’s a quick guide!

1. Open YouTube

2. Desktop: Click the ➕ Create button (top right) → Upload video

Mobile app: Tap ➕ Create → Create a Short or Upload a video

3. Upload the video: Select your vertical video fileYouTube will automatically

detect it as a short if it meets the criteria

4. Add video details

5. Configurate settings and publish!

Kevin Stratvert

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