The default mail program is used to send email at the request of other programs on your computer or links on web page. If you use a web interface, however, things get tricky.

Another day, another story of data loss. The frustrating thing is that it doesn't have to happen.

Facebook invitations often include suggestions of other people you might know. I'll look at where they might come from and whether they are a concern.

Often, when people find their posts or comments removed or altered from websites they visit, they're quick to claim their right to free speech has been violated. That's rarely the case.

Updates to Windows seemingly can't be trusted, and yet they're forced on us. Something must change.

The list of BCC'ed recipients is not included with emails, so there is no way of determining if or who else the email was sent to.

A picture is worth a thousand words, and a screenshot - an image of your computer screen, saved as a picture - can eliminate a lot of frustration when trying to describe to someone what you're seeing on your computer.

Spam prevention measures have made getting email delivered more difficult. We'll look at ways to maximize the chances your email will make it through.

A picture is worth a thousand words, and a screenshot - an image of your computer screen, saved as a picture - can eliminate a lot of frustration when trying to describe to someone what you're seeing on your computer.

Free email services and accounts are convenient and ubiquitous, and can be used safely, if and only if you take responsibility for that safety.