Possunt quia posse videntur. (Latin: They can because they think they can.) One of the most misunderstood issues online has to do with copyright. Both with e-mail and website content copyright issues. For some reason, as with many things online, there is this incorrect perception that … [Read more...]
Cyber Parenting 101: Guidelines and Rules to Keep Your Children Safe Online
A Necessary Annual Reminder... Many parental units are not "techies" and openly admit they are not. They seem to use that as an excuse to not be informed and proceed to trust their children to do what is right in an environment that is clearly risky. When it comes to your children … [Read more...]
Spam Filtering Tips: Avoid the Downside of Spam Filters
"I hate all this spam - what can I do about it?" There are obstacles we have to tackle when it comes to spam filtering. Spam filtering tools are still evolving and let's face it are simply programs trying to determine based on known criteria what is spam or not. Right now it is very common … [Read more...]
3 Steps to Stop Scams and Virus Problems!
It's not the Internet's "Fault" Watching how the media covers the latest virus or scam would make one think we are all innocent victims and it is the "evil Internet" at work once again. The media's point of view and how they choose to portray these occurrences always makes me chuckle. As if the … [Read more...]
With Email, First Impressions Happen!
As the proprietor of two e-mail etiquette sites, it is common for folks to give me a hard time about how I am too sensitive when it comes to e-mail etiquette. I've also been told that I make a "big deal" out of nothing and that I am "old fashioned". I resemble that remark! These same onliners … [Read more...]
Computer Files: Naming, Organizing and Emailing
Part of being online is learning certain basics so that are not only informed and perceived as an individual who understands the technology in which you are participating but to also ensure those you communicate with have a pleasant and easy experience. This article will help you accomplish that by … [Read more...]
5 Texting Etiquette Tips
Many of the concepts that apply to email apply to Texting, Chat and Instant Messaging (Desktop, Laptop, Tablets, Smart Phones) and vice-versa. The key is courtesy and clarity in your communications. You should only Text with consideration for those around you and the person on the other … [Read more...]
Understanding Undeliverable E-mails
You check your e-mail and there is an "undeliverable email" in your inbox -- what the heck is going on? Well, let's figure that out, shall we? There can be a bunch of reasons why e-mails cannot be delivered. Common reasons you may receive undeliverable email returns: You had a typo … [Read more...]
How Do I Ask Them to Stop Forwarding All Those Silly Emails?
Forwarding e-mail is a source of contention. I receive inquiries from mothers, daughters, fathers and sons, friends and associates about how to "nicely" ask someone they know, like or love (possibly you) to please stop forwarding e-mails they didn't ask for or are not interested in. … [Read more...]
Irresponsible Fake News Forwarders
Do you know an irresponsible forwarder or two, or three or five? Those numbers seem to be increasing aren't they? It's becoming second nature to some. Get an e-mail that has the tone or POV you agree with and off it goes to "all your friends." Regardless if it is true or based in any fact or … [Read more...]
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