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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?
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Spam Inbox How-to
36 people found this article helpful.

How to make digital habits more sustainable & cut carbon footprint

In today’s interconnected world, our digital habits play a bigger role in shaping the environment than we might think. From endlessly scrolling social media to relying on AI-powered tools for productivity, our daily online activities come with an environmental cost.
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Environment Trends How-to AI
26 people found this article helpful.

Your child's first email: A guide for parents

Creating your child’s first email account *ever* is an exciting milestone in their digital journey. An email account can be a valuable tool for communication and learning, whether it's to stay in touch with older family members or to sign up for school activities or online platforms.
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Email Security How-to
24 people found this article helpful.

How to deactivate or delete your Facebook account

I don’t know about you, but I know when Facebook first came out, I immediately made an account to take part in the newest internet social phenomenon. I guess one could say I was so excited that I made an account for which I would soon forget the password. Who knew, right? Well, that old profile is still on Facebook, can be found, and I want to delete it.
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How-to Internet Trends
131 people found this article helpful.

Advanced search operators: How to refine your search for accurate results

Ever search for something on the internet and get thousands of results that don’t really match what you're looking for? Did you know you can get more accurate results by using “search operators"? These are special words, characters and commands you add to search term(s) to give you more refined and targeted results.
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Search Internet Browser How-to
260 people found this article helpful.

How to respond to work emails that upset you

*Ding* You’ve just gotten an email and it does not sound polite at all. Actually, it is so unpolite that it is really upsetting. First instinct is of course to respond and make your points known in the same language and attitude of the email you received. But what if it was not intended to be rude?
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Office How-to Email Netiquette
76 people found this article helpful.

How to scan documents with iPhone camera, iPhone Notes & email app

If you need to scan a document, your smartphone is often the most convenient option – after all, most of us have our phone close at hand most of the time. Taking a usable snapshot of a document with your camera can be tricky, so you may think you need to install a special scanning app on your iPhone. But we’ll show you otherwise!
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iOS How-to Cloud Features
302 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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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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App iOS Android How-to
31 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
117 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
1,410 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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Email Marketing How-to
17 people found this article helpful.

What to do if your phone gets wet: 5 steps

Did your phone fall into the sink or the pool? Or even worse, did you drop your phone in the toilet?  No matter how your phone got wet, it doesn’t have to mean it’s damaged beyond repair – but it’s important to act quickly! Keep reading to learn how to fix a wet phone.
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Android iOS How-to Security
62 people found this article helpful.

How to turn off autocorrect on your phone

Sometimes autocorrect can save us from embarrassing typos. Other times it can drive us crazy – like when it overzealously corrects the names of our friends with unusual spellings. And sometimes things go completely wrong, and we end up texting about the monkey-back guarantee we’re getting on a new purchase.
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How-to Android iOS
207 people found this article helpful.

How to rotate your computer screen – and why you should try it

How do you have your screen real estate set up? The trend now is to optimize your computer screen usage by rotating the screen vertically. It’s been found to ease the tasks of writing documents, editing photos, and coding. Switching from a horizontal orientation to a vertical one could just be the thing that makes your life easier.
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Office How-to Trends
217 people found this article helpful.

How to restore closed tabs and sessions in your web browser

You’re surfing the web, don’t have time to finish picking out the perfect shoes or reading an interesting article – and then you close the wrong browser tab by mistake and your page is gone.  Or even worse, your entire browser closes with all your open tabs.
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Internet How-to Browser
305 people found this article helpful.

CC vs. BCC in email: Meanings and how to use them correctly

Cc and bcc can both be used to send copies of an email to additional recipients. But have you sometimes wondered what the letters stand for? Or have you steered clear of both because you aren’t quite sure about the difference between cc and bcc? We explain when to use cc vs bcc, how to find bcc in Outlook and your mail.com account – and the original meaning of cc.
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Email How-to Inbox Netiquette
2,431 people found this article helpful.

How to update your CV for better results in 2024

Did you know that an outdated CV could be the only thing standing between you and success? Whether you are currently job hunting or not, it’s always a smart idea to keep your CV updated. A great opportunity could be right around the corner and having your CV ready to go can save you a lot of time and guarantee you a higher chance of being considered.
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How-to Office
55 people found this article helpful.
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