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Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your email

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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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Privacy How-to Security
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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25 people found this article helpful.

How to take a screenshot on your computer

Are you having a problem with your computer and would like to take a screenshot to show tech support what’s going on? Just put together a graphic and want some input from a coworker? Most of us know how to take a screenshot on our phones, but did you know there are lots of different ways to do it on your PC or MacBook as well?
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Internet How-to Office
116 people found this article helpful.

Email templates: Examples, samples & best practices

Do you sometimes find yourself staring at an empty screen as you wonder what to write in your email? Do you wish you had a checklist, some sample phrases, or a template you could use for inspiration? Look no further: mail.com has lots of pointers for writing effective emails.
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Email Netiquette Template
65 people found this article helpful.

How to turn a pop-up blocker off in your web browser

We remember the days when web browsing was interrupted by pop-up ads – those small windows would suddenly appear in the foreground, distracting our attention. Because they can be so annoying, web browsers now automatically block pop-up windows. But blocking all pop-ups can also disable website features you need.
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Browser Internet Security
175 people found this article helpful.

What is a brute force attack? Meaning, protection & prevention

You have probably heard about the importance of having long, complex passwords to protect you from “brute force attacks.” But what exactly does that mean – and is it as dangerous as it sounds? Today, our blog explains this hacking method and how a brute force attack can be prevented.
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Cybersecurity Password Security
72 people found this article helpful.

Is your internet connection fast enough? How to check internet speed

You are working from home and in a video call, but there is a lag in the sound and a delay seeing your colleague’s presentation. In the evening, the movie you are streaming keeps stopping and rebuffering. An email with a large attachment takes forever to send. What's happening?
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How-to Internet
107 people found this article helpful.

Email communication during a crisis: How to do it better

In any professional setting, email remains one of the primary communication tools. That’s why being able to communicate effectively via email is a huge asset in the workplace. But, in times of crisis, crafting the perfect email can become all the more difficult.
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Email How-to Office
21 people found this article helpful.

How to make emojis from a keyboard on your laptop or computer

Most of us know how to make emojis on our phones, but did you know there is an emoji keyboard on your laptop as well? Today we show you several easy ways to do emojis on a computer – whether Windows or Mac – and where to find the emojis in your mail.com email.
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Email How-to Trends
1,408 people found this article helpful.

The power of laughter: Email marketing doesn’t have to be boring!

Having a strong sense of humor is a quality we often search for in our partners and friends. And as cliché as it may sound, science has shown us that laughter is often the best medicine. But what if laughter could be more than just that? What if it can be a way to connect with your customers?
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17 people found this article helpful.

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