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How AI took over search (and what you can do about it)

Somewhere along the way, Googling stopped being just… Googling. You type in a question, and instead of scrolling through a bunch of links, you’re met with a big AI-written summary that acts like it already did the homework for you. It’s fast. It’s polished. And apparently, this is what searching the internet looks like in 2026.
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AI Internet Search
8 people found this article helpful.

Did my email get lost? How to send a follow-up that works

You write an email, hit send, and wait. And wait. And wait some more. No reply, no acknowledgment, just silence in an inbox you know is already overflowing. Now you’re left wondering whether your message was missed… or quietly ignored.
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Email Netiquette Template How-to
7 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?
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Email Office Netiquette Template
537 people found this article helpful.

Don’t let hackers score: How to keep your inbox safe this Super Bowl season

You’re already mentally clocking off for the day when one last email pops up. It’s about a contest to win Super Bowl tickets for the whole family. As a big football fan, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity, so you click on the attachment without thinking twice.
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How-to Security Phishing
18 people found this article helpful.

The future of email: Why email is anything but dead

“Email is D̶e̶a̶d̶” was the title of an exhibition at London’s Design Museum in 2023. Creative and thought-provoking, it showed how email has shaped the way we communicate – and why it still plays such an important role today. And with the new year, we again found ourselves looking into our crystal ball at the future of email.
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Email AI Marketing Trends
47 people found this article helpful.

The ultimate email folder system every student needs

Ever open your inbox and instantly feel overwhelmed? One email about an assignment deadline, another from student services, a group project update you need to answer, and about ten newsletters you never signed up for. Suddenly, managing your email inbox feels impossible.
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Email How-to Folders
18 people found this article helpful.

WhatsApp voice notes: Love them or hate them? Let’s settle the debate.

Voice messages: some people swear by them, others wish they’d disappear forever. They’re quick to send, super personal, and often easier than typing, but they also come with a few drawbacks, especially when you can’t listen to them right away. Love them or loathe them, voice messages definitely spark strong opinions. So where do you stand?
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How-to Internet
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New year, new inbox: 7 Email habits for a stress-free 2026

A new year always feels like a reset button for life. New goals, new routines, maybe even a new gym membership that will definitely last past February. So why not hit refresh on your inbox too? If your email feels messy or a little out of control, this is the perfect moment to give it a glow-up.
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Email Life-hack Folders
29 people found this article helpful.

5 smartphone AI features you're probably using wrong

Ever really stopped to think about how smart your phone actually is? It’s loaded with AI features most of us barely notice, and some of them are way more useful than you'd expect! In this post, we’re breaking down five underrated or often overlooked AI tools your phone already has. And yes… one of them could literally save your life.
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15 people found this article helpful.

Myths about the cloud: How secure is cloud storage really?

Still a bit skeptical about using the cloud? You’re definitely not alone. A lot of us have those lingering “yeah, but…” thoughts whenever the topic comes up. So today, let’s clear up some of the biggest myths about the cloud once and for all!
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Cloud Backup Share
36 people found this article helpful.

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