Why Is My Mail to This Person Not Getting Through?
Spam prevention measures have made getting email delivered more difficult. We'll look at how to maximize the chances your email will make it through. Why Is My Mail to This Person Not Getting Through?...
View ArticleSomeone’s Sending from My Email Address! How Do I Stop Them?
Email spoofing is rampant. Spammers often send email that looks like it came from you, and there's little that you can do about it. Someone’s Sending from My Email Address! How Do I Stop Them? from Ask...
View ArticleWhy Is There So Much Spam?
Even though most of us might never fall for it, the reason there's so much spam is simple: spam works. Why Is There So Much Spam? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter:...
View ArticleHow Long Will I Get Email From an Inactive Account?
Though inactive email accounts stay open for some time before they're closed, spammers can make it appear as though an account is still active. How Long Will I Get Email From an Inactive Account? from...
View ArticleWhy Shouldn’t I Post My Email Address in a Public Forum?
Spammers and internet trolls harvest email addresses via a variety of means. One of the most common is to simply surf the web and look for anything that might look like one. Why Shouldn’t I Post My...
View ArticleHow Do I Stop Spam?
Spam is inevitable; just don't ask for more. How Do I Stop Spam? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.askleo.com
View ArticleWhat’s the Point of “Mark as Spam”?
Sometimes "Mark as spam" may seem futile, but it has a purpose. What’s the Point of “Mark as Spam”? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.askleo.com
View ArticleWhat Is and Is Not Spam
Understanding what is and is not spam is important to make sure you get what you want and improve spam filtering for everyone. What Is and Is Not Spam from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly...
View ArticleWhy Does Email with a Lot of BCC’ed Recipients Bounce?
BCC is good for many things. Sending to many people at once isn't really one of them. Why Does Email with a Lot of BCC’ed Recipients Bounce? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly...
View ArticleCan’t We Just Spam the Spammers to Death?
Unfortunately, that turns you into, yes... a spammer! There are many, many problems with this idea. I'll explain a few. Can’t We Just Spam the Spammers to Death? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident...
View ArticleI’ve Been Accused of Being a Spammer. What Can I Do About It?
It's not uncommon for email to bounce in ways that imply you might be spamming. I'll look at what may or may not be happening. I’ve Been Accused of Being a Spammer. What Can I Do About It? from Ask...
View ArticleHow to Deal When Unsubscribe Doesn’t Work
When a legitimate email sender doesn't respond to an unsubscribe request, they're no longer legitimate. Here's what to do. How to Deal When Unsubscribe Doesn’t Work from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident...
View ArticleWhy Are They Saying I’m Sending Too Much Spam?
How your email can get blocked for spam you didn't send, and what to do about it. Why Are They Saying I’m Sending Too Much Spam? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter:...
View ArticleHow Do I Unsubscribe from All These Unwanted Emails?
There are emails from which you should certainly unsubscribe if you no longer want them. However, there are emails that you absolutely should never unsubscribe from. I'll review the difference. How Do...
View Article8 Ways Spammers Get Your Email Address
Spam is annoying. What's more annoying are all the ways spammers have to get our email addresses in the first place. 8 Ways Spammers Get Your Email Address from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing...
View ArticleHow Do I Stop Outlook.com from Putting Legitimate Messages in the Junk Mail...
Outlook.com, like most email services, tries hard to keep spam out of your inbox. Sometimes it gets a little too aggressive. I'll look at how to tame it. How Do I Stop Outlook.com from Putting...
View ArticleWhat Do Spam Filters Look At?
Spam filters can be sophisticated or simple. I'll look at some of the characteristics of email that spam filters check. What Do Spam Filters Look At? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly...
View ArticleShould I Worry If Email I Send Is Marked as Spam?
Don't worry if someone threatens to mark your email as spam. Here's why. Should I Worry If Email I Send Is Marked as Spam? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter:...
View ArticleWhy Am I Getting Email From Someone With the Wrong Email Address?
Many people receive spam that looks like it comes from someone they know but is not from that person's email address. I'll take a look at what's going on and what you need to pay attention to. Why Am I...
View ArticleHow Did I Get Accidentally Unsubscribed and How Do I Undo It?
Occasionally we stop getting email we signed up for. Here are some ways that can happen and what to do next. How Did I Get Accidentally Unsubscribed and How Do I Undo It? from Ask Leo!. Get the...
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