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FYI? EOD? Email abbreviations & their meanings

Abbreviations and acronyms are found everywhere these days – and it’s no wonder! We are constantly texting and sending emails, and these shortcuts are faster and easier to type. But do you ever find yourself scratching your head when someone ends a message with RR or NRN?
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Glossary of 50+ email terms you should know

What is a blocklist? What does BCC stand for? And what does two-factor authentication actually mean? A lot of terms get thrown around when we talk about the internet, and sometimes the exact meaning is unclear to users.
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Strong password standards in 2024: Changes and best practices

Did you know that your formerly strong password may no longer be secure? Sad, but true – because cybercriminals are able to break previously hard-to-crack passwords with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) as well as hacking systems and programs that are growing ever more effective and efficient.
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What does a phishing link look like? How to check links safely

There seems to be no end to fake emails that are cleverly designed to look like real messages from legitimate companies. As these phishing scams grow more convincing, how can you tell the fakes from the real thing? One line of defense: Learning how to spot a phishing link.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 4 ways to stay safer online

Did you know that October 2024 marks the twenty-first National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the United States? The initiative was launched in 2004 by the US Congress to spread the word about ways we can build a safer digital world.
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How to write a professional resignation email

Congratulations! You’ve just landed your dream job with that marketing start-up. You can’t wait to explore new things, meet new people, and continue your journey of professional growth. However, starting a new position inevitably comes with leaving your current one – and that means writing a proper letter of resignation.
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How to wipe a hard drive so your data is truly erased

You’ve just purchased a shiny new laptop, and now you’d like to donate your old computer, give it to a family member, or recycle the hardware. We applaud your sustainable choices! But wait – have you deleted all the data on your hard drive? Is it really, truly gone? Or can whoever gets your old device recover any of it?
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How to add multiple mail.com accounts to our mobile app

If you use the mail.com Mail app and have several email accounts with mail.com, you can add them all to our Mail app and toggle between them. Find out why this makes sense and how to do it – in our apps for iPhone and for Android.
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How to take a screenshot on your computer

Are you having a problem with your computer and would like to take a screenshot to show tech support what’s going on? Just put together a graphic and want some input from a coworker? Most of us know how to take a screenshot on our phones, but did you know there are lots of different ways to do it on your PC or MacBook as well?
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Email templates: Examples, samples & best practices

Do you sometimes find yourself staring at an empty screen as you wonder what to write in your email? Do you wish you had a checklist, some sample phrases, or a template you could use for inspiration? Look no further: mail.com has lots of pointers for writing effective emails.
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