There is big business online taking advantage of what you don't know. Better yet, taking advantage of what you won't take the time to understand or read. We're all rushed; not enough time in every day. Daily I hear folks who exclaim "Too much information!" when it comes to technology. That is … [Read more...]
Do You Send E-mails with Blank Subject Fields?
We all agree we are sick and tired of spam, right? Even with the greatest spam filters, we still have to review our spam/junk folders to find those legit messages that get caught in the spam trap. (Check out my article Simple Tips on How to Deal with Spam.) Once each day I go through my spam … [Read more...]
Emailing Group Members You Don’t Know
Groups are great places to share experiences and have conversations with those of like minds. I am a member of several groups (and forums) related to my consulting business. The best ones, by far, are the groups that have a zero tolerance policy for spammers or attentions seekers. Emailing … [Read more...]
Email Forwards: Invasion of Privacy?
A site visitor asks... Is it an invasion of privacy to e-mail someone because you can see their email address in a forwarded e-mail sent from a mutual acquaintance? Yes, yes it is! Whomever sent that forwarded e-mail should have redacted/removed all of their contact's e-mail addresses from … [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...]
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...]
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