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History of passwords: Where does the password come from?

Ever wondered when people started using passwords? Discover the history of passwords – who invented passwords, where the notion of a secure digital password comes from, and what the future of passwords looks like.
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174 people found this article helpful.

How to write Halloween emails: Spooky fun for your inbox

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with your emails, whether you're sending email marketing messages or party invitations – or just want to add a ghostly touch to a message. A spine-tinglingly fun Halloween email can create buzz, grab attention, and showcase your creativity.
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Holiday Email Template
23 people found this article helpful.

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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36 people found this article helpful.

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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68 people found this article helpful.

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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119 people found this article helpful.

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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76 people found this article helpful.

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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Office Netiquette Template
15 people found this article helpful.

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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106 people found this article helpful.

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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