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Understanding pharming: Protecting yourself from online fraud

Online scams can take many forms, but the aim is often the same: harvesting personal data, login credentials, and account information to commit identity theft. And pharming is no different. Learn to recognize the signs of online fraud so you can protect yourself. more
502 people found this article helpful.

Unlocking the power of Cloud photo storage: benefits, security & tips

Whether you are enjoying some spectacular scenery or celebrating a special event with your nearest and dearest, we bet you are taking lots of photos! But how do you save these precious memories safely and share them with others? Today we show you how it’s done – with mail.com’s free cloud storage for photos and more! more
266 people found this article helpful.

Free up storage space on your phone in six easy steps

Have you received these dreaded messages? “iPhone storage full.” “Insufficient storage available.” “Storage space running out.” “There is not enough available storage to take a photo.” So frustrating! You may not be able to take photos on your phone or download new apps. Your phone may start working more slowly or not at all. more
313 people found this article helpful.

Email organization: Two effective strategies for organizing your inbox

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of emails in your inbox? Occasionally forget to follow up on a message because it has slipped too far down on the list? Find yourself asking “What's the best way to organize emails?” more
201 people found this article helpful.

Professional emails: How to write an effective business email

Email is a basic tool that we all use in our day-to day business communications. So, writing a polished professional email to a coworker, manager, or client is an important skill – but it can take some practice to master. Never fear: By following these steps and examples, you’ll soon be writing effective emails in every situation. more
186 people found this article helpful.

Black History Month: mail.com salutes African-American computing pioneers

February is Black History Month! Since it was officially inaugurated across the United States by President Gerald Ford, Black History Month has been an important occasion for celebrating Black heritage and contributions in many different sectors. Today, join mail.com in saluting four Black trailblazers in the field of technology. more
259 people found this article helpful.

Browser extensions and add-ons: What are they and are they safe to use?

Do you wish your internet browser offered a spell checker? Would you like to block ads from popping up in your browser window? Looking for an accountability buddy to keep you from surfing for hours? All of this is possible – with browser extensions. more
345 people found this article helpful.

Email greetings: Best ways to address an email formally and casually

As the old saying goes, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. And when it comes to writing an email, your email greeting can affect the way the recipient views you – and even whether they read your message. So, how do you address an email sender? Should you say hi in every email? more
459 people found this article helpful.

Why did my message bounce? The email header can tell you

Your email is hiding something: All the steps that show how each message got from sender to recipient. Lucky, this secret is not hard to crack – just have a look at the full header. If you need to figure out why a message bounced or report scam emails, this extended header has all the information you need. So where do you find it? more
199 people found this article helpful.

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 and send greetings to loved ones. If you’d like to send a special message to someone you care about, a Happy Valentine’s Day email is a great way to get started. And if you have a business, Valentine’s Day emails are ideal for showcasing your products and special deals. more
224 people found this article helpful.

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