Strategies and Google Voice Lake County Area Computer Enthusiasts Characteristics of the 2 types: Webmail Local Client Basic etiquette Google Voice
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Webmail Remote , accessed through your browser Uses browser: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opra, Chrome, etc. Advertiser supported Stores on remote server Slower switching between s Single level storage No setup required beyond signing up with the provider Local Internet Service Providers include: Comcast, AT&T, Clear, NetZero, Juno Stand alone Webmail providers include: AOL, Google, Hotmail, Yahoo!
Local Client program running on your computer Program that runs on your computer: Outlook, Outlook Express, Thunderbird, Eudora, etc. No advertising Stores on your computer. (should have a regular backup plan) Multilevel storage (folders, sub folders, sub sub folders,... Requires setup for each provider ALL your can be in one place Uniform display and options, regardless of provider Free local providers include: AOL, Google, your ISP(frequently with limited number of accounts) Non free Local Client providers include: Yahoo!, NetZero
Connection Protocols Only a concern for Local Clients Incoming IMAP = Internet Message Access Protocol POP3 = Post Office Protocol, Version 3 Outgoing SMTP = Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Which type to use? Webmail You don't use much You have only one or two providers You don't save many s Local Client Paperless office Use on a daily basis Don't want advertising cluttering your workspace Higher volume Larger useful screen area
ISP supplied Usually available in both Webmail and Local Client versions Usually provided at no extra charge Not portable
Etiquette Use Blind Copy (BCC) when appropriate, usually when ing large numbers of people. Don't type in all upper case letters. Don't forward just because the says you should. The vast majority of those are hoaxes. which is now on the front page of our website, and in the Links section.
Google Voice A swell set of online goodies to manage multiple phones Works to create a (nearly) complete phone service when used with the phone in Gmail DOES NOT WORK WITH 911 SERVICE Free in After that ? ? ?