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Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your email

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30 years of mail.com: From dot-com trailblazers to safe, simple email

mail.com is celebrating its 30th anniversary – a major milestone in the tech world, where staying relevant for even a decade is a major accomplishment. A big part of its enduring appeal? Consistency, with many users still using the same address they created decades ago. 3 min.
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92 people found this article helpful.

Trojan horse computer virus: What it is and how to stay safe

A Trojan horse isn’t just a story from Greek mythology – it’s a major threat to your digital life. A Trojan horse computer virus can hide inside what looks like a harmless file or program. But once it’s in? It can damage your device or steal your data without you noticing. 6 min.
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How many email accounts should I have?

If you’re like me, you use your email address in a lot of different ways and a lot of different places. Of course email is needed to send and receive personal and business correspondence. An email address is also usually required when you register to use online services, from payment platforms to social media. 9 min.
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253 people found this article helpful.

Mail Collector: One inbox, multiple email accounts

Ever wondered if there is an alternative to the usual dance of switching between multiple email accounts to keep track of your correspondence? Use mail.com’s Mail Collector to read all your emails in one place! 4 min.
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58 people found this article helpful.

Out of office messages: Examples and what to avoid

It’s time for some hard-earned time off! Whether you’re headed for the beach or visiting family you haven’t seen for a while, wouldn’t it be nice to disconnect from the digital world for a while? But before you disappear, you can set up automatic replies for your emails so the senders know when they can expect a reply. 9 min.
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Email Inbox Netiquette Template
1,249 people found this article helpful.

Student email signature: Tips and templates

Being a student means a lot of communication through email. Whether you have questions for your professor, are applying for internships, or looking for a student job, it’s likely that email has become a primary communication channel for you. 6 min.
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Email How-to Netiquette Template
21 people found this article helpful.

How to ask for a reference (with email examples)

When applying for a job, you may be asked to provide professional references – feedback about your qualifications or character from individuals who know you well. Asking someone to be a reference may seem intimidating, but you can use our tips and examples to write the perfect reference request email. 9 min.
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Email Netiquette Office Template
16 people found this article helpful.

How to get a student email address with mail.com

Being a student is one of the most fun, rewarding, and transformative moments most people experience. And if you’ve ever heard of a “student discount,” you know just how many amazing perks come with it. There are countless professional tools out there that students, specifically, are able to use for low prices or even for free! 7 min.
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984 people found this article helpful.

What is an email archive? How to store and retrieve messages

Ever wondered what it means to archive an email? Archiving can keep your inbox clutter-free without losing important messages, so it has advantages over simply deleting. Plus, once you know how it works, it’s a snap to archive and unarchive emails in different email programs. 8 min.
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27 people found this article helpful.

What is a brushing scam? How to identify and report brushing

Who doesn’t love getting a package!? But wait – even though it’s addressed to you, you don’t remember ordering anything. And when you open the package, there’s just a single pair of socks and no message. What’s going on? 9 min.
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85 people found this article helpful.

mail.com announces top 10 most-used email domains in 2025

Next to @mail.com, the most popular domains over the past year are @email.com, @usa.com and @post.com. 2 min.

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67 people found this article helpful.

How to professionally write an apology email

We have all been in the wrong here and there in life. But what happens when you’re in the wrong in a professional setting? You’re on the job and realize you’ve made an honest mistake and writing an apology email to address it can be nerve-racking. There are many ways you can successfully apologize by email and save face. 10 min.
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662 people found this article helpful.

Can email tracking invade your privacy? And how to stop it

Nowadays, we use our emails for everything. From signing up for newsletters to setting up our social media accounts, we enter our email address without second-guessing. But what if we told you that giving out your email address is not as risk-free as you think? 12 min.
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58 people found this article helpful.

Easter emails: 45 eggs-cellent ideas and subject lines

With Easter just around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about sending out Easter emails! Businesses can use Easter-themed emails to promote special deals or to connect with subscribers and boost engagement. Easter is also a great time to put a smile on the face of your family and friends with a fun Easter message. 8 min.
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1,052 people found this article helpful.

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. 12 min.
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34 people found this article helpful.

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. 10 min.
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1,289 people found this article helpful.

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. 7 min.
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How-to Internet Life-hack
28 people found this article helpful.

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. 8 min.
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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? 12 min.
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37 people found this article helpful.

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. 10 min.
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1,043 people found this article helpful.

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