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Don’t get bogged down by blogs… A web log, known as a “blog,” is much like a diary or journal entry except blogs are shared with the world rather than kept to yourself. A blog’s creator is a “blogger.” Consider me your personal blogger.

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E14: Who’s behind the email

QUESTION: How do I know that the person sending an e-mail is who they say they are? ANSWER: You don’t. It’s the same as someone calling you on the phone who says they are “Bill Smith” when they are really “John Doe.” You must be cautious, as you are in any situation in life, with […]

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Losing Yourself: Identity Theft

Do you have concerns about the security of your identity on the Internet? Well, I have news for you…the contents of your wallet is where you should begin to protect yourself. I recently received an e-mail that had great tips on what each of us should do to protect ourselves. Some of the tips are […]

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E13: Saving emails

QUESTION: How do I save an e-mail I want to keep? ANSWER: Some e-mail services will store your e-mails permanently; others may only store them for as little as a month. Be aware that the service’s policy may change and you might not be notified. Some e-mail services offer a way to set up a […]

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E12: Preventing junk email

QUESTION: I don’t want to receive junk e-mail. How can I prevent it from clogging my inbox? ANSWER: Unfortunately, it is as difficult to limit junk mail in your e-mail inbox as it is to limit junk mail in your “snail mail” box. But, here is a suggestion: I have two e-mail addresses. I give […]

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E11: Speed email is sent

QUESTION: How fast does an e-mail get sent? ANSWER: This can vary depending on the sender and recipient’s e-mail service, but generally it is instantaneous regardless of where you are on the globe. Distance as we know it in miles is not valid on the Internet. It is all about speed of transmission.

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