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Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your email

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How to attach a picture or document to an email

Knowing how to add attachments to your email is an essential skill. You can send almost any type of file, making it easy to share anything from important data to fun memories with your recipient. But with all the different devices and email programs in our lives, there are also many different ways to attach files.
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10 ways to get longer battery life on your smartphone

Let’s face it – we all spend a lot of time on our phones these days. So, it’s no surprise that we are all on the lookout for ways to get long battery life on our phones. No one wants the frustration of having the battery die when there’s nowhere to charge your phone, not to mention the hassle and expense of replacing the battery – or even the phone – when it will no longer holds a charge.
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How to do a digital detox without missing out

Have you ever wondered how much time we spend on our phones? Well, the average American spends over 7 hours looking at a screen daily. Screen time has become an essential part of our daily routine. Whether it be staying in touch with loved ones, checking our emails, paying our bills, listening to music, or watching videos, it has become virtually impossible to go through a day without using our phones.
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How-to Life-hack Internet
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How hackers steal passwords - and ways you can protect yours

From sophisticated programs to simple guesswork, there are many ways hackers steal passwords. No matter how your password lands in the hands of a cybercriminal, a hacked email account can be a real headache with often unforeseen consequences. Discover how to protect yourself from the most common methods of password theft.
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Mastering your spam folder: Tips for marking, moving & managing spam

When an email goes missing, the first question is usually “Did you check your spam folder?” So, what is a spam folder exactly, and how did that message end up there?
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Spam Inbox How-to
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How to ask for a donation in an email – with examples

Every good cause, from earthquake relief to the local Little League, needs money to run effectively. But no matter how worthy your cause, asking for donations can be a challenge. Email to the rescue! Our explainer shows you how to ask for a donation in an email and get results – including wording examples.
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How to make digital habits more sustainable & cut carbon footprint

In today’s interconnected world, our digital habits play a bigger role in shaping the environment than we might think. From endlessly scrolling social media to relying on AI-powered tools for productivity, our daily online activities come with an environmental cost.
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Email life hack: Keep organized with a family email account

Notes from the teacher in your kid’s backpack are a thing of the past – nowadays everything is digital. The invitation for the school open house, reminder about a well-child check-up and spring soccer schedule all come as emails. With so many other messages flooding your inbox, it’s easy for one to slip through the cracks. The solution: A family email account.
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Your child's first email: A guide for parents

Creating your child’s first email account *ever* is an exciting milestone in their digital journey. An email account can be a valuable tool for communication and learning, whether it's to stay in touch with older family members or to sign up for school activities or online platforms.
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Email Security How-to
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Valentine's Day email ideas: Promotional, professional & personal

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, love is in the air – and email is the perfect way to express affection, show appreciation, or send greetings to loved ones, coworkers, and customers.
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Email Holiday Template
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