It's not uncommon for email messages to companies to disappear into a black hole. I'll look at why that might be and steps you can take to reduce the odds of it happening to you.
"Getting used to it" might not always be ideal, but being open to it can result in surprising improvements. Besides, you're doing it already almost every day.
While using unsupported software is discouraged, sometimes it's the only option. I'll discuss the ramifications, alternatives, and what you need to do to stay safe.