The topic of sending attachments by e-mail is not one that is discussed as much as it probably should be. It is easy to attach a file to an e-mail. Almost too easy! E-mail programs allow you to attach almost anything, regardless of the size and format without giving the sender any sort of guidance [...]

Signature files have been around since, well, before most current Netizens were even aware that e-mail existed. Before the Web, most generally had basic contact info and included their favorite quote to indicate their feelings or perspective on certain issues. Now, most will use their signature file as a quick identifier of who they are [...]

A big-time dilemma is brewing online. In an understandable attempt to bypass all that annoying spam, e-mails that onliners want to receive are getting lost in the shuffle. Newsletter subscription requests are not being completed and important e-mails are not getting to their intended parties.

Why is it imperative to have a company E-Mail Policy? It is simply good business, that’s why! In addition, having a clear and detailed e-mail policy in place, one that employees sign and date before they are allowed access through your businesss’ computers, is critical to you being able to enforce or react to situations [...]

Watching how the traditional 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. News flash! Innocent? More like uninformed. Victim? In many cases add the word “willing.” The media’s point of view and how they choose to portray [...]

Forwarding of e-mails is one of the topics I get contacted about the most. And, one which also causes hurt feelings and misunderstandings more than any other topic. Daily, e-mails flow in from onliners asking about a “nice way” of telling someone they care about, relative, friend or associate to not forward attachments, chain e-mails, [...]

The US Government has a list that it maintains called as the “do not call” list. The list exists as the telephones are one’s private property and a customer pays for it monthly. And this list is aimed at telemarketers.

Do you show a blatant disregard for your contact’s privacy? How would you feel if your contacts whether business or personal, decided to take your phone number and give it out to strangers? Stranger’s who you don’t know! Strangers who may use your phone number to contact you about something you’re not interested in or [...]

Rude and crass e-mail seems to be at an all time high. E-mails blurting out demands or questions without the courtesy of a decent subject field or a thank you to follow. Questions or requests that are demanding a reply without the courtesy of a hello, or a closing that notes their name.

Who doesn’t have issues with organizing their inbox!? I receive close to 600 e-mail each day due to the variety of activities and contacts I have online. Some I am truly interested in their content - most I am not.