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E-MAIL SERVICES
There are two kinds of e-mail services viz. web-based and application-based.
Webmail
Webmail, or web-based e-mail, is portable and accessible from any Internet-enabled web browser. In such
a setup, e-mail is accessed on a website. Some of the popular webmail are Gmail, Yahoo, Roundcube,
SquirrelMail, etc. Some of the advantages of using webmail are:
o need to install specific software for accessing e-mail
Saves storage space on the computer as the e-mail is stored online
Email Applications
An e-mail application is a dedicated application software installed on a computer or mobile device that is
used to access services related to e-mail. This application enables the user to store e-mail messages on the
storage device of a computer or mobile. Once the e-mail is downloaded, it can be accessed of ine also. Some
common e-mail applications are Outlook, Thunderbird, Apple Mail, etc. Some of the advantages of using an
e-mail application are:
It is accessible of ine as it can easily store e-mail on a computer.
It sends an immediate notification to a device.
It manages multiple e-mail addresses in one application.
CREATE AN E-MAIL ID
Open the web browser.
Step 1: Type www.gmail.com in the address bar and then press the ‘Enter’ key.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Create account’ button.
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