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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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