Outlook is probably the most used email application other than Google's webmail client, but that doesn't mean it's the one people like the most. A few weeks ago, Outlook created a problem that required me to use Thunderbird temporarily. The temporary change quickly became permanent. In Short Circuits: Other than not using the internet at all, there's no way to eliminate scam phone calls, SMS messages, and emails. Defenses do exist though, and we'll look at some. • If you or someone you know is named Alexa, you might be amused by Amazon's assistant, but you're probably not amused. A Washington Post reporter tells the story. In 20 Years Ago: Apple liked to say that the Macintosh computer, introduced in 1984, was so easy to use that it needed no manual. In 2002, when I was learning to use my first Mac, that seemed inaccurate.