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CNET
Respected industry leader provides computer and software reviews by
professionals as well as user ratings on free e-mail services, such as
Gmail,
MSN Hotmail and
Yahoo! Mail. Find free and trial e-mail programs, mail enhancements, and
plug-ins to
download at the site. Check out the tips and tricks section for increased productivity.
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Yahoo!
Mail
“CNet Editor’s Choice”, provides robust yet easy to use features.
Free e-mail accounts include 100MB of storage, folder creation, mail
filters, virus scanning, spam filters and more. Check up to three POP3
accounts, import Outlook addresses, and integrate with
Yahoo!
Messenger, or your mobile phone, for a full communication suite. View the
tutorials for help.
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ConsumerSearch.com
Find collective reviews on e-mail clients and free mail services, then see how
they stack up against each other. Learn why Gmail, Yahoo! Mail and FastMail
are deemed the
top three programs among the different authorities, and evaluate which
service is best for you. Opt for more
in-depth information to make an informed choice. |
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Gmail
Google mail is another frontrunner among free e-mail service, preferred for
its speed, simplicity, 2 GB storage size, and message preview function. Find
messages fast via search functions, or
chat right in the Gmail program. Excellent spam control and integration
with other Google features are just part of this free
e-mail service. Try the "Help
me switch guide" for assistance.
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PC Magazine
Web site of the venerable publication assists both individuals and
small businesses with computer and connectivity issues, including
e-mail. Whether it’s the latest tricks spammers are using or the best
way to
handle suspicious e-mail, do a keyword search and you’re likely to find
the answer here.
Free and trial e-mail programs are available for download.
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Inbox.com
A top-notch stand-alone e-mail program without standard cell phone access or
strong antivirus protection. Plentiful storage at 5GB, large file
attachments, a photo gallery and useful
personal information management tools are
highlights of this fast, easy-to-use program. POP3 access is currently
free and paid enhancements are available.
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PCWorld
Respected computing magazine offers both novice-friendly and advanced
information on e-mail products and services. Conduct a keyword search on the
e-mail topic of your choice and find reviews,
downloads,
how-tos, news, blogs and shopping information. Join the
forum to find answers to your questions. |
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AOL Mail (AIM)
AIM is both an e-mail program and a
chat
program and includes a hefty 2GB of storage, excellent spam protection
and, now, top-notch security by McAfee. AIM now offers a
create your own e-mail name feature. Like Yahoo!, many cell phone
carriers are set up to retrieve AOL mail and chat. |
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FreeEmailTutorials.com
Useful web site provides instructions for both common and less popular
e-mail programs such as Outlook,
Outlook Express,
Mozilla Mail, Thunderbird, Opera M2, WordPerfect and others.
Tutorials are available for basic mail issues such as how to
set the default mail program in Microsoft Windows.
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MSN Live™ Mail
/ Hotmail
Hotmail provides an Outlook Express – like interface and the ability to add
some pizzazz to your messages, such as color, themes and emoticons. Mail
features include 250MB of storage and contacts assimilate well with other
MSN services such as
Messenger and Live Space. No POP3 access.
Take a live tour. |
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LearnTheNet
Accessible information for new e-mail users covers mail etiquette,
how e-mail works and
tips to fight spam. Site also provides step-by-step instructions for
common questions, such as
sending file attachments and
adding a signature. Other Internet 101 topics are also available.
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emoze
Deemed the “World’s first free push e-mail service” emoze brings e-mail to
your cell phone, including Gmail, Yahoo!, Hotmail, and both Microsoft and
Lotus servers. Other
free benefits include synchronized personal information management (PIM)
and easy access to contacts through
secure, encrypted technology.
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Wikipedia
Online encyclopedia created by the public offers an exhaustive description
of what e-mail is, how it works, and
numerous reviews of different programs. A variety of
unethical mail activities are covered, helping users to protect their
privacy and data. Learn
definitions of e-mail terminology and
internet slang.
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FastMail
Free service is low on storage at 10MB but limits ads and provides fast, dependable
service. Designed for no-nonsense use and offers both IMAP and WAP
capability to access your e-mail from both on and off the Web. A
variety of domains are available and
reviews by users are quite positive.
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WiredSafely.org
"World's largest online safety and help group," provides information on
scams, chain letters,
phishing, viruses, spoofing, and more. Special sections include
kids, tweens
and teens, as well as an area for parents to learn how to protect kids
who use e-mail or surf the Net.
Search by keyword for more information. |
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Incredimail
Tired of boring looking e-mail? Incredimail offers
free templates emoticons, e-mail backgrounds, animated e-mail notifiers, animations,
entertaining sounds, and 3-D effects. Free accounts also include
personal handwritten signatures, a spellchecker, unique fonts, and previews
of multimedia attachments. Try the
free version or
upgrade for even more options.
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Ask
Leo
Seasoned computer professional provides
answers to many questions on e-mail services and programs. Existing
answers include “Are
free e-mail services are worth it,” how to configure mail accounts, or
deal with difficulties such as
spam
and file attachments. |
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iWon Mail
Contests lovers enjoy sweepstake entries for each e-mail they open, or when
using other site
features such as news and search. Similar to Yahoo! mail before the
latest Web 2.0 improvements, it offers POP3 access, finely-tuned spam
control, and mail forwarding.
Free service is ad-supported.
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U.S. CERT
U.S. Computer Emergency Response Team covers a variety of internet security
issues. Learn about some of the risks of free e-mail services and how to
better
protect your privacy and decrease spam. Learn more by conducting a
keyword search to find documents related to your concerns.
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ePrompter
Simultaneously check and retrieve e-mail from up to 16 accounts and receive
new mail notification numbering the messages in each. Use without opening
your e-mail program or visiting a web site.
Free ePrompter supports AIM, Gmail, Yahoo!, Windows Live Mail,
Earthlink, Netscape, Juno, POP3, and hundreds of additional carriers. |
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