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I sometimes get URLs (website links) in my e-mail that aren’t highlighted and I can’t click. How can I get to the site?
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I know our more experienced web users are maybe giggling to themselves at this point, but I tell ya, I get this question a lot. When you come across a link you can’t click, copy & paste it into your… Continue reading
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I installed a pop-up blocker, but now I can’t get my web-based email. Do I need to uninstall the program?
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This is one of those cases of something working “too good”. A popup blocker kills any javascript that tries to open, and will prevent new windows from opening, for instance, when you click on a link that comes up in a new window. Sometimes it can… Continue reading
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How do I add a picture to an email (not as an attachment)?
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First, you should make your picture a manageable size. More info on this can be found at our website…
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/tips.php/41
Here’s how to insert pictures with Outlook Express (Thunderbird & Netscape Mail info is below)
1. First, Create a new message and make sure that you have Format set to… Continue reading
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Help! I just installed Windows XP Service Pack 2 and now I don’t see any pictures in your newsletters—only a red X. Is there a way to fix this?
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This security feature only affects Outlook Express users. All you need to do is click the bar under the subject line in the preview pane that says, “Some pictures have been blocked…Click here to download pictures.”
Have you ever been looking for a specific e-mail message but had HUNDREDS of messages to sort through? It’s enough to drive you crazy. Instead of hunting through each message one by one, you can do a search (assuming you’re using Outlook Express, Netscape Messenger, or some other program that lets you do searches).
The trick is to look for specific keywords. Let’s say you were looking for a message… Continue reading
Digging for Worms
Like me, you probably get more infected emails than good ones. It seems like I’m getting more worms and viruses sent to me than s spam m (never thought I’d see that happen). In my case I get 400-800 infected emails everyday here at Worldstart H.Q. Fortunately I have anti-virus software that deletes the virus/worms but the emails remain with a little note telling me a virus… Continue reading
Using Stationary and Templates
So, you’ve created a really cool Rich Text (HTML) email format and want to save it for future use, huh? Guess what? You can save it in Outlook Express and Netscape.
With Outlook Express use the Stationery Wizard to create a cool template for your email. Go to Tools / Options then click the “Compose” tab.
In the “Stationery” area click “Create New”. You will… Continue reading
Dump Your Deleted Email
If you’re using Outlook or Outlook Express and want to empty your “Deleted Items” folder it’s pretty easy. Just right-click the Deleted Items bin, click Empty Deleted Items Folder . That’ll do it. Most e-mail clients (like Netscape Mail ) work in a very similar fashion—if they use a recycle bin type folder like Outlook Express does.
However—if your e-mail program doesn’t have that handy… Continue reading
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I share my computer with other family members, but I want to keep my email private. Is there a way to put a password on my Outlook Express files?
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Each person can have a separate mailbox in Outlook Express with separate message folders, contacts, and personal settings. You can do this by creating multiple identities. Once created, you can switch between them without… Continue reading
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I’m switching ISPs and want to take my contacts with me. Is there a way to do this?
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There is, of course, the tedious method of printing out your address book and re-entering all the info, but I like to save time whenever I can.
Many web-based email address books have the option to import/export contacts into an Outlook (.CVS) or Netscape (LDIF) address book file… Continue reading
