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Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your email

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Email horror stories: Scary mistakes in your inbox

A modern horror story can be told in just a few words: Forgot the attachment. Used the wrong name. Or – brace yourself – hit “Reply all” on a snarky comment. Fortunately, all these email nightmares are completely avoidable.
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Email Holiday Netiquette
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How cybercriminals use artificial intelligence in phishing attacks

Artificial intelligence is taking phishing attacks to a whole new level. Cybercriminals are using AI to create messages that are tailored to their victims, which could include you! We'll show you how this works and how you can protect yourself.
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AI Phishing
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How to recall email in Outlook, mail.com Premium and iPhone

We’ve all had regrets about an email – an embarrassing typo, misspelled name, or missing attachment can have us looking for an unsend button. Or the worst case: An angry email that you wish you could take back after cooling down. But does that magic email recall function even exist?
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Email How-to Inbox
180 people found this article helpful.

New profile page in the mail.com app for iOS

New in the mail.com app for iOS: your profile page! Just one tap lets you access all the most important information about your mail.com account. Plus, you can add a profile picture and toggle between your mail.com accounts!
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App iOS Update
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Parents’ guide to handling unauthorized online purchases

Imagine opening your front door to find not one, not two, but a thousand dollars' worth of Dum-Dums lollipops stacked on your porch. That’s exactly what happened to a Kentucky family after their child went on an Amazon shopping spree.
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How-to Security Life-hack
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Passphrases: Remembering secure passwords the easy way

"GddW&m3H." "4Am-RaeA." Who can remember passwords like that? Luckily, there’s a better way: the passphrase method. Use it to create strong, secure passwords that are so memorable that they’re a snap to recall.
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Password Security How-to
65 people found this article helpful.

Using AI for research: Best tools, benefits, risks, and best practices

In 2025, so much of how we live and work looks different. And we have AI to thank for that. AI has changed how we create new ideas, make decisions, and even how we find information!
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AI Trends Environment
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What happens to my Instagram account when I pass away?

Instagram is more than just a place to share photos and videos. It’s a digital diary, a hub for connection, and often a reflection of our lives. But what happens to your account when you pass away? Can you prepare for that in advance and ease some of the emotional and practical burden for your loved ones?
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Privacy How-to Internet
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How to email a professor: step-by-step guide with examples

Students! Heading back to school? In 2025, with the prevalence of hybrid learning and online platforms, knowing how to email your professors is more important than ever! Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered.
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Email Netiquette Template
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How to use ChatGPT prompts to write effective emails

Have you ever wished you had a personal assistant to help you with your emails? ChatGPT and other AI chatbots can be valuable tools in upping your email game – but only with effective guidance from you. So let’s chat about the best prompts and instructions you can use to get the most out of your AI assistant.
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Email Trends AI
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