About Computers: Reasons Why Gmail Is Awesome

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Computers From Paul Gil, your About Computers Editor I really like Gmail. For my busy messaging and volunteer organizing, Gmail is such a great tool. It aggregates conversations and manages voluminous file attachments. It protects my client computer from viruses. Gmail also gives IMAP/POP remote access to my Outlook accounts. But that's just part of it... Gmail does many other useful things that some of you might really like. Gmail's Hidden Powers Indeed, most users are unaware of the possibilities that Gmail brings. Customize your @gmail.com domain name, enable experimental features, get driving directions, get free IMAP mail, video chat and more... here are some of the neat features that you probably didn't know Gmail had. See More About:  gmail  email  google tips There's More to Searching Than Just Google Blinkx will find you podcasts and videos. AuctionMapper will scour eBay for you. USA.gov will hunt down government documents for you. Technorati will sift the blogosphere for you. These are some of the splendid search engines choices you'll find if you just let go of Google for a night... See More About:  100 search engines  metasearch engines  google cheat sheet Getting Social with Politicians With elections nearing, Facebook and Google+ are hotspots for politicians. If you are interested in choosing the next leadership in your constituency, definitely look at how politicians are using social media in 2011... See More About:  politics  The First 9 Things You Should Do When You Get a New iPhone OK, you just took the plunge and bought an iPhone 4S or 4. Now what? Well, About.com has 9 suggestions for how to start your iPhone experience with minimal pain and maximum gain. Here's the must-do list for new iPhone users... See More About:  iphone  find my iphone  iphone apps Computers Ads Gmail com Account Computers Gmail Inbox Google Gmail Gmail Login Featured Articles The Future of MS Windows? Rumbletalk: Chat for Your Personal Website Joomla vs. Wordpress vs. Drupal How to Know When to Sign a Cell Phone Contract 3 Mice You Can Use (Almost) Anywhere Battlefield 3 Beta Impressions (PC)   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement