E-mail & Messaging
For most people, a day without e-mail is unthinkable. From instant messaging to e-mail and other notifications, HowStuffWorks explains the devices and technologies that keep you in the loop.
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The perfect email deserves the perfect ending. But what is the right way to close an email? Well, that depends on who will be reading it.
A new program from researchers at Carnegie Mellon can help your computer send more polite emails and messages. And they used a treasure trove of emails from the Enron lawsuit to do it.
Sometimes referred to as the "backstabbing carbon copy," the BCC feature in email allows a sender to copy someone on a message without the recipient knowing. But is there a way for the recipient to find out? And should you really use BCC?
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Gmail is one of the most popular email suites out there today. But if you're not backing up your data, you could be in for a huge loss if the site goes haywire.
Because that always works out so well.
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If your fingers ache from trying to type text messages from your smartphone or cell phone, you'll be happy to know how easy it is to send them via your computer.
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You can organize e-mails by assigning mail to specific files for later retrieval. Learn about how to organize e-mails in this article.
With a rise in instant messaging, security is important to protect your computer and your family.
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Video instant messaging is becoming a more common alternative to regular instant messaging. Learn more about video instant messaging in this article.
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On-hold messaging is common with many business telephone systems. Learn more about how on-hold messaging works.
Windows Live Messenger is an easy to use instant messaging program for Windows. Learn all about it in this article.
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Prescription alerts reduce the stress associated with taking daily medications. Learn more about prescription alerts in this article.
Universal messaging makes it easy to access your email, voicemail, and fax in one place. Learn how universal messaging works in this article.
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BlackBerry Messenger is both entertaining and functional for BlackBerry users. Learn how it works.
Gmail is an ultra popular, user-friendly email service available from Google. Learn more about Gmail in this article.
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Meebo's website allows users to access any of their instant messaging services from anywhere in the world. Learn about Meebo in this article.
Windows Live supports several e-mail programs including Hotmail and Windows Live Mail. Find out more about Windows Live e-mail in this article.com.
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Yahoo Mail is one of the largest e-mail providers on the Internet and serves millions of users worldwide. Learn about Yahoo Mail in this article.
Yahoo Messenger is one of the best instant messaging services available on the Web. Learn more about Yahoo Messenger in this article.
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AIM, or AOL Instant Messenger, is the most popular instant messaging service available on the web. Learn about AOL Instant Messenger and its features.
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E-mail gives us the ability to contact any person in the world in a matter of seconds. Find out how e-mail works and how e-mail servers deliver messages.
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