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What are push notifications and what is the best way to manage them?

*Ding* Your smart phone lights up. *Vibrate* A notification appears on your lock screen. And what’s that pop-up in your browser window? Push notifications help keep us up to date at all times. This has its advantages, but it can also be distracting or even annoying.
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App Browser How-to
166 people found this article helpful.

Storage time : A smarter way to keep your email organized

If you’re using mail.com, you can totally clean out your emails whenever you want, but why not make life easier? With the storage time feature, you can set your folders to automatically delete old messages after a certain amount of time.
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Life-hack How-to Folders Inbox
14 people found this article helpful.

Is that email for real? Here’s how to find out

Have you ever gotten an email that just didn’t feel right? Maybe the sender’s address looked a little off, or you weren’t sure if it was even real. What if we told you there’s actually a way to check? Keep reading to find out how to check if an email is real and a few simple ways to spot fake ones before they fool you.
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Email Security How-to
44 people found this article helpful.

Phones get viruses too - Here’s how to stay safe

We all know computers need antivirus software, but what about our phones? Are they just as vulnerable, and should we be protecting them the same way? And what’s the deal with Apple vs. Android? Is it really true that iPhones are safer? Let’s break it all down and clear up some common myths!
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Security How-to Android iOS
35 people found this article helpful.

Switching email accounts? How to transfer emails & contacts easily

Changing email accounts doesn’t mean leaving your messages behind. Whether you’re switching from Gmail or just tidying up multiple inboxes, here’s how to transfer your emails quickly and safely.
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Email How-to
22 people found this article helpful.

How to write an accessible email

Whether you’re sending a one-off message or crafting a newsletter, every email should be as inclusive as possible. Following email accessibility best practices helps make sure everyone – regardless of ability – can read, understand, and engage with your message.
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Email How-to Marketing
14 people found this article helpful.

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
181 people found this article helpful.

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
13 people found this article helpful.

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
72 people found this article helpful.

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
37 people found this article helpful.
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