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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.

Scroll down through the blogs below or click on a topic of interest in the list to the right. If you don’t find what you want in the list, click in the search box just above and type in key words for what you seek.

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E05: Parts of email address

QUESTION: What are the parts of my e-mail address? ANSWER: Your e-mail address is your user name (what you sign on with) plus the name of your e- mail provider. Example: If Nancy is my user name and AOL is my online service, then my e-mail would be Nancy@aol.com.

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E04: Unsending email

QUESTION: Once I have clicked Send can I get an e-mail I’ve sent back? ANSWER: Unfortunately once you hit “Send” the e-mail is on its way to the recipient. That’s why it’s a good idea to move the mouse away from the word Send when typing an e-mail so you don’t accidentally click on it. […]

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E02: Canceling Internet account

QUESTION: How do I cancel my Internet account? ANSWER: The best way to cancel your account is to speak with someone on the phone. Search around your Internet provider’s site for the words Contact Us or Customer Service. You should be able to find a phone number there.

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E01: Spell-check emails

QUESTION: Can I spell-check e-mail before sending? ANSWER: Most e-mail services offer spell check. Look carefully at your e-mail template and see if you can’t find Check Spelling, Spell Check, or . Spell check may also appear in the Tools. Try clicking there as well.

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