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How to compress a file to ZIP: Step by step

Photos, videos, presentations – some computer files are so large they are hard to send as attachments. And if you have limited storage space on your computer, large files can cause problems. mail.com shows you how to zip files to make them smaller and gives you some recommendations for (free!) software you can use. more
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Blocked by Spamhaus: Bounced emails and blocked IP addresses

Your email bounces back with a permanent error: “A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more of its recipients.” When you look at the bounce message closely, you see it’s been blocked by “Spamhaus.” What’s that all about? more
283 people found this article helpful.

Students: create a professional email address with mail.com

Being a student is one of the most fun, rewarding, yet life altering moments most people experience. We are all aware of the infamous “student discount,” so let’s face it students are not required to have a lot of money. Not having a lot of money is a perk because then you’re able to find amazing professional tools for low prices or even for free. mail.com offers a free professional email service and we are here to let all students know exactly what can be expected from your email account with us. more
963 people found this article helpful.

Birthday reminders: How to never forget a birthday again

Everybody likes to be remembered on their birthdays – in many cultures, it is an important celebration that makes the birthday boy or girl feel special and appreciated. So it can also be very embarrassing to forget a birthday. But with so many friends, relatives and coworkers to keep track of, it’s easy to drop the ball. more
282 people found this article helpful.

mail.com announces 10 most popular email domains

Email service lets users choose from more than 100 domains to create 10 free custom addresses. more
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What is the ChatGPT bot and can it write your emails?

By now you probably have heard the hype about ChatGPT, a new AI tool that provides shockingly fluent and human responses to user questions and even writes passable poetry. What’s behind this new technology and could it write emails for you? Find out in our explainer! more
137 people found this article helpful.

Account registration: What can happen if I enter false information?

When you signed up for your mail.com account, you might have asked yourself why we asked for your postal address. Are they going to send me advertising by snail mail? Give my address to third parties? Of course not! There’s a simple explanation, and it has to do with security more
171 people found this article helpful.

mail.com Mail App: 5 advantages of our apps for iPhone & Android

Looking for a superior email experience on your smartphone? We recommend the free mail.com Mail App! Optimized for your iPhone, iPad or Android smartphone or tablet, no complicated setup is needed – simply download, log in with your mail.com account, and start enjoying its many convenient features immediately. more
284 people found this article helpful.

What is SMTP? And how does SMTP authentication help fight spam?

Whenever you send an email, the process would not be possible without the SMTP protocol. It’s used by mail servers to relay outgoing email messages from the senders and to the recipients. Unfortunately, spammers started abusing a loophole in the protocol – until SMTP authentication put a stop to this trick. more
257 people found this article helpful.

Best blog posts of 2022: Don’t miss these reader favorites

This year the mail.com blog covered so many exciting topics, from new product features to email life hacks and deep dives into IT history. Afraid you missed one of our popular explainers? Never fear: It’s time for our traditional year-end recap of reader favorites. more
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