Email has evolved from handling the simple exchange of messages to a de facto file storage, to-do reminder and business communication system. The average American worker receives about 120 emails a day, and many of us need far more from our email services than simple read and reply functions. If...
Three Ways to Search for Messages in Outlook
Most users have a love-hate relationship with Outlook. It's great until it doesn't work as expected. Users are often frustrated when they can't find an email message that they know is in their Inbox somewhere. TechRepublic member Marty's best solution is to use a search folder, but in this article,...
Your Opinion Matters. A Clever App Helps Get Your Voice Heard
The House of Representatives and Congress are making vital decisions that will directly affect you, regardless of where you stand on the issues. The best way to express your opinion is to call your representatives directly. Unfortunately congressional phones lines are often busy and voicemail boxes are full so many...
What Is HTTPS, and Why Should I Care?
HTTPS, the lock icon in the address bar, an encrypted website connection—it’s known as many things. While it was once reserved primarily for passwords and other sensitive data, the entire web is gradually leaving HTTP behind and switching to HTTPS. The “S” in HTTPS stands for “Secure”. It’s the secure...
Five Google Chrome Extensions for Saving Yourself Valuable Time
Google Chrome has changed a lot since 2011, which is when we last created a list of five time-saving Chrome extensions. It's now 2017 and those original five extensions may not be as handy as they used to be, if they're even supported anymore. More than 50 percent of internet...