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Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your email

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New: Direct access to your mail.com email list

When you log in to your email account, the first thing you probably want to see is whether or not you have new messages. mail.com is now offering a more streamlined experience for our users who log in through the web browser. Instead of the “Home” tab, they now go straight to the inbox.
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Update Inbox Email
25 people found this article helpful.

CC vs. BCC in email: Meanings and how to use them correctly

Cc and bcc can both be used to send copies of an email to additional recipients. But have you sometimes wondered what the letters stand for? Or have you steered clear of both because you aren’t quite sure about the difference between cc and bcc? We explain when to use cc vs bcc, how to find bcc in Outlook and your mail.com account – and the original meaning of cc.
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Email How-to Inbox Netiquette
2,425 people found this article helpful.

How to update your CV for better results in 2024

Did you know that an outdated CV could be the only thing standing between you and success? Whether you are currently job hunting or not, it’s always a smart idea to keep your CV updated. A great opportunity could be right around the corner and having your CV ready to go can save you a lot of time and guarantee you a higher chance of being considered.
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How-to Office
53 people found this article helpful.

Ask the expert: How to protect yourself from spam and phishing

Viviana is an expert in our Mail Security team. One of her main responsibilities is protecting our users from spam emails and phishing attacks. In this interview, she tells us why inboxes have a spam folder and why not all “bad” emails are deleted automatically. Plus, she shares some pro tips for recognizing email scams.
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How to remove an email account from a phone without deleting the account

Maybe you got a new phone and you want to remove all your personal information from the old one before you give it away. Or there is a little used “junk mail” account taking up space. Good reasons to remove an email account from your phone! But how does it work? And what happens to the email account?
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Android Email iOS App
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Is a URL the same as a link? URLs and web addresses explained

We have all heard the term URL, but what is it exactly? Is it the same as a domain name or a link? Why are some URLs so long? And how can you shorten them? Today we explain what a URL is and what it is used for.
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Domains Internet
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What is user-generated content & how can you use it in email marketing?

Have you ever bought a product that you loved so much you just had to post about it online? It could be a new shirt, a new phone, or even a new menu at your favorite fast food place. You snap a picture or take a video to share with your loved ones so that they too could give your favorite product a try.
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Marketing Email Trends
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Software updates: Why they are important to your security

We’ve all been there – your computer wants to do a software update right when you are in the middle of something, so you click the notification away. It’s ok to wait an hour or two before going back and performing the update, but ignoring updates entirely can be dangerous.
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App Internet Security
478 people found this article helpful.

Types of two-factor authentication: Which 2FA is best?

Let’s face the facts: many of us are bad at passwords. We choose weak ones that are easy to guess, like "password 123," or we use the same password for multiple accounts. Even if we come up with strong, unique passwords for every online account, a password can still be stolen in a phishing scam. This is where 2FA can save the day.
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What is a web browser?

Whether you surf the web on a laptop or smartphone, a web browser is the program that makes it possible. But there are a few things you might not know about web browsers. When were they invented?  Do you have to use the browser that’s preinstalled on your device? Our blog connects the dots.
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Internet Browser History
429 people found this article helpful.

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