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Here’s a simple way to avoid spam emails

Posted on July 26, 2025

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If you’ve been using the Internet for more than a week you probably recognizes the following scenario…

You sign up for an online contest or to receive some sort of freebie, then before you know it your email inbox is getting stuffed chock full of spam, phishing emails and various other kinds of junk.

Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. It happens to all of us. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Why you should cancel all of your unused email accounts

Posted on July 14, 2025

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Email is a wonderful tool that allows us to correspond with family members, friends and associates all around the world in just a matter of moments.

Gone are the days of having to write a letter, address an envelope, buy a stamp and send it on its merry way through the postal system with no guarantee that the recipient will receive it in a timely fashion, if at all.

But as the massive Yahoo hack reminded us, all is not perfect in the world of email. [Read more…]

How to switch from Outlook to Gmail

Posted on February 6, 2025

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Switching email providers might feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been using Outlook for years. But whether you’re looking for a more user-friendly experience, better integration with Google services, or just a fresh start, moving to Gmail can be a great choice.

Personally, I just like the freedom of using a web-based email system that can be used from any device, at any time.

The good news? You don’t have to be a tech expert to make the switch. This guide will walk you through each step. We’ll keep things simple, clear, and to the point – so you can move to Gmail with confidence and ease. [Read more…]

How to reverse lookup an email address: peculiarities of searching for people on the Internet

Posted on August 31, 2024

The World Wide Web envelops everyone, carefully collecting data from any user activity. It is enough to register on any website or google something interesting, and important information will already be inside the system.

What data do users risk leaving behind? First of all, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, names and contacts.

There are more and more scammers who want to get valuable information. It is done to hack into accounts, get money from bank cards, make annoying calls and advertisements.

There are many reasons and tricks to find a person on a certain parameter. Therefore, you should always be alert and know who calls you or sends SMS, sends emails. [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I keep a new email address off SPAM email lists?

Posted on July 5, 2024

Question from Lisa: My email account is receiving so much SPAM that I’m ready to ditch it and set up a new one.

Is there a trick for setting up an email address so that it won’t end up on some spammer’s email list?

Would something like putting numbers in the middle or along the lines of [email protected] work? [Read more…]