A site visitor writes: I actually just wanted to make a suggestion for the folks who use caps lock because they are unwilling to use the shift key: just leave your whole message in lowercase. It may look a little "casual," but most people will still prefer it over all caps. Just a … [Read more...]
My E-mail is Not Working!
Unfortunately, "not working" doesn't give your provider much to go on to figure out what is going on. E-mail isn't always instantaneous. Nor is it as zippy as you may like 24/7, 365. There will be hiccups or slowdowns. Sometimes there are geographic issues that cause a certain area of the … [Read more...]
Do You E-mail and Surf on Company Time?
Do you forward jokes to coworkers on company time? Surf the Web for non-job related info or a recipe for tonight's dinner? Do you e-mail friends and family members from work using your company e-mail address? Oh, oh... If you are honest, you'd admit you do. I mean, who doesn't? If … [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 to Deal with Spam: Simple Tips
I get asked all the time for suggestions to minimize getting so much Spam. Well, that train has left the station. But there are a few steps you can take and keep in mind to try and keep all that junk in check. Tips to Minimize E-mail Spam Offensive junk mail, in particular that of an adult … [Read more...]