Monday, April 13, 2009

Email Tasks

1.What information about a user's email, the origin of a message, and the path it took, can you glean from an email message?

Generally, you can tell who is emailing you from the email address as most people have their name included in their email address. In the text of the email you can see the domain that the email has come from for example: Gmail or Hotmail. The size of the email and the time it was received is also included.

2. In what cases would you find it useful to use the 'cc', 'bcc' and 'reply all functions of email?

‘cc’ and ‘bcc’ are fantastic features if the email you are sending is relevant to more than one person. The ‘reply’ function is a more efficient way to answer an email you have received. This function allows you to have the previous email attached below your reply so it can be used as a reference for both the sender and receiver.


3. In what ways can you ensure that an attachment you send will be easily opened by the receiver?

Eliminating issues with attachments is a simple process. By communicating with the receiver and establishing with them what their computer system is and what program is best suited for sending the attachment. Alternatively, if necessary you can include the attachment in the text of your email. This will guarantee they are going to receive the information and there will be no encoding problems. This is also an efficient approach to sending attachments.


4. What sorts of filters or rules do you have set up, and for what purpose?

I use filters to prevent junk or “spam” mail reaching my inbox. Spam mail becomes a persistent problem without filters as it congests my inbox.

5. How have you organised the folder structure of your email and why?

I use folders in my email to keep important emails that I need to refer back to in the future. Some of my folders consist of bills, personal emails and work related emails.

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