Summary Email tracking is a helpful tool used for legitimate reasons by non-profit groups, businesses, and others sending out newsletters. It helps senders know that recipients have received an email. When you open an email, the sender can be notified based on unique images in the email traceable to you personally. However, email tracking is… Continue reading This Simple Mail Setting on Your Apple iPhone and Mac Computer Can Help Reduce SPAM
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Be careful when moving or copying email with Apple Mail, Outlook, Thunderbird or Other Software
There are times when you will want to move or copy email messages from an email account to another email account or to local folders on your computer. To do this, you will want to use an email client such as Apple Mail, Outlook, or Thunderbird. While the process usually works, there are some situations… Continue reading Be careful when moving or copying email with Apple Mail, Outlook, Thunderbird or Other Software
How to identify malicious spam and phishing emails
Introduction There are numerous advisories and guides to help people identify malicious emails. However, many of these documents are incomplete or incorrect. Some of the old guidelines to identify fake emails no longer apply. For example, in the past we were told to be suspicious of unknown senders, but to trust emails from people we… Continue reading How to identify malicious spam and phishing emails
Network Solutions Email Configuration for Apple MacOS Computers – Inbox Missing [SOLVED]
When you follow the instructions provided by Network Solutions for automatic email configuration for Mac computers, the process may only partially work. Follow the instructions below to correct the problem with their automatic process.
Configuring Network Solutions Email Spam Controls to Prevent Bounced Emails
Configuring Network Solutions Email Spam Controls to Prevent Bounced Emails. Recorded 1 Sep 2017 by Greg Johnson. For more information visit ResourcesForLife.com/technology.
Apple Mail Attachment Compatibility Issues and Problems with Embedding Attachments as Rich Text Content
Summary. Email client software programs such as Apple Mail, Microsoft Outlook, and Mozilla Thunderbird, have the ability to send email messages as unformatted text messages — without bold, italics, centering of text, or inserted pictures, for example. However, most people prefer to send messages as Rich Text or HTML to allow formatting and inserting of… Continue reading Apple Mail Attachment Compatibility Issues and Problems with Embedding Attachments as Rich Text Content
Fake YouTube Email Spam is Hoax and Fraud with Links to Possible Malicious Website or Identity Theft Site
Consumer Defense Summary. A fake email that poses as being from a YouTube user is circulating. An image of the email is below. The text reads, “Username has sent you a message: Sorry… your email address here Can I place your video on my web site? You can reply to this message by visiting your inbox.”… Continue reading Fake YouTube Email Spam is Hoax and Fraud with Links to Possible Malicious Website or Identity Theft Site
Apple iCloud email server down and service not running
Technology > Apple Summary. As of about 1PM Central Time, the Apple iCloudemail server is down and the service not running. Apple has posted an update on the iCloud status page. Screen shots below show the current user experience. According to the update (below), the iCloud email service should be restore as soon as possible. Given the broad awareness… Continue reading Apple iCloud email server down and service not running
Security and Privacy Precautions When Forwarding Email
Technology Summary. When forwarding email newsletters and similar items, it is important to remove links from messages that may automatically give the recipient inadvertent access to your personal account with the original sender. For example, if someone who receives the email from you clicks on the one click unsubscribe button, you’ll be removed from the list.… Continue reading Security and Privacy Precautions When Forwarding Email
Apple Mail Optimal Toolbar Icon Configuration
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Summary. The Apple Mail client has a default set of icons along the top of the application window. However, additional icons can be inserted by customizing the toolbar. Instructions. Follow these instructions to customize and configure the Apple Mail toolbar for maximum efficiency. Right click in the toolbar area… Continue reading Apple Mail Optimal Toolbar Icon Configuration
Email Floodgate – Technique for Simplifying and Managing Too Much Email
Technology Problem Summary. With the increased use of email, it’s common for people to feel overwhelmed by having too much email. The inbox grows like an automated task list of items needing attention. Soon, the list of things to do exceeds the available time in a day. This results in people becoming a slave to… Continue reading Email Floodgate – Technique for Simplifying and Managing Too Much Email
Microsoft Windows XP or Vista Upgrade to Windows 7 Mail Import Conversion to Thunderbird Email
Technology Summary. Windows 7 is a significant improvement over previous versions of Windows. However, when upgrading from Microsoft Windows XP or Vista to Windows 7, you’ll soon discover that all of your email messages are missing as a result of the migration. This page explains how to recover your email messages using Mozilla Thunderbird and a… Continue reading Microsoft Windows XP or Vista Upgrade to Windows 7 Mail Import Conversion to Thunderbird Email