White background with pine branches and lights on each side

Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your email

mail.com blog

How to write email subject lines for job applications (25+ examples)

Are you struggling to craft the perfect subject line for your job application email? The mail.com blog has professional tips and examples that will help your email stand out in a crowded inbox – and land the job of your dreams. more
22 people found this article helpful.

Cloud file sharing: How to send share links with mail.com

Why make things hard when they can be easy? When you save photos and other files in the mail.com Cloud, it is a snap to share them with others. Instead of sending them individually as email attachments, it’s super-easy to share cloud photos and documents using a secure share link. more
165 people found this article helpful.

New: Password check by mail.com

“Strong enough or not strong enough?” When it comes to your password, that is indeed the question! And now with a free and secure password check in your email account, you can find out in a matter of seconds. more
17 people found this article helpful.

Email spoofing: Definition and how spoofing works

A friend tells you they’ve received a strange email from your address, but there’s no sign of suspicious emails in your sent mail folder. Your caller ID shows a number you recognize, but there’s a strange voice on the other end of the line. Both of these are examples of spoofing, or communications under a faked name. more
87 people found this article helpful.

What is scareware and why does it pop up in your browser?

Imagine you’re enjoying a quiet evening surfing the web – maybe watching cute cat videos or scrolling through social media – when suddenly a brightly colored pop-up bursts onto your screen. It screams, “Your computer is infected with a dangerous virus! Act now before it’s too late!” more
24 people found this article helpful.

Protect your email app with fingerprint or facial recognition

If you use the mail.com Mail App on your iOS or Android mobile device, you may want to protect your account against unauthorized access without having to completely log in and out each time you check your email or use your cloud. So why not enable biometric authentication? It only takes a few taps! more
1,675 people found this article helpful.

What are reCAPTCHA and CAPTCHA and why do I keep seeing them?

If you’ve ever been online and had your surfing interrupted by a test asking you to “Click all the traffic lights” or “Type in these wonky letters”, you've encountered CAPTCHA. more
31 people found this article helpful.

DeGoogle your life and improve your privacy in 2025

As cybercrime becomes more prevalent, everyone is concerned about their online privacy. The internet can be a scary place, to say the least, and no matter how much we learn about all the phishing scams we might encounter, sometimes it’s just not enough to keep us safe. But what if we told you there’s one everyday tool that poses a serious risk to your data security more
81 people found this article helpful.

What is an ecard? How to (safely) send last-minute holiday greetings

Are ecards still a thing? They may seem like a relic belonging to the early days of the internet, but in 2021 the New York Times reported a pandemic-related resurgence in ecards. Ecards are not just sent as email attachments anymore – there are also versions to send by text message or on social media platforms. more
318 people found this article helpful.

All about email: Understanding, organizing & writing emails

Email is an essential part of our daily lives and a must-have communication tool, both inside and outside the office. It’s not just about sending messages: email is also important for organizing schedules, sharing documents, and storing important information online. more
17 people found this article helpful.

All blog topics

2FAAliasesAndroidAppAttachmentsBackupBlogBrowserCloudContactsCybersecurityDomainsEmailEnvironmentFeaturesFoldersHistoryHolidayHow-toInboxInternetInterviewiOSLife-hackmail.comMarketingNetiquetteOfficeOrganizerPasswordPhishingPress releasePrivacySearchSecurityShareSpamTemplateTrendsUpdate