Email programs

Email is here to stay. 

There are numerous apps or programs to view email and depending on your mobile phone, ipad, tablet or desk top computer, some are better than others. 

Some people have a different email address for work or home. I recommend using more than one address. These days one is required to register online for purchases or some reason. If you have an address for infrequent use, it can make it easier to manage spam or private communications.  I use Yahoo and Gmail free addresses. 

What program is best to view the email? I have used MS Outlook at home on a computer and work and found it is quite powerful and practical. I don't like MS license subscription style of expense, so I looked for the free programs. I have found a few but currently very happy with Bluemail. It manages multiple email addresses easily with a unified inbox, so you don't miss anything. Some phones have built in email programs like Apple or Samsung, and they work quite well. Bluemail does work on any device.

Fonts for old eyes

I have purposely created the posts in larger (medium) Arial font to standardise on easier to read text. Nice to see what is going on?

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Why Blogging?

What should I use blogging for?

You can write about anything that interests you, for example your hobbies.
Blogging is an easy economical way of publishing on the internet. 

You don't really need an audience, but things may interest other people or family.   

Why not publish your family tree and invite contributions from you relatives? 

Perhaps you may find a relative that has an interesting story to tell, and descendants would gain insight by reading up.  

These days it is relatively easy to follow your family tree with many online sites having free information or you can pay subscription type fees to dig into your past.  There are courses and online training available if you are interested.  

There are also software programs (apps) available that help you format and track information.  

Follow the free options first and resist costly options if you can (depending on your budget).

Log a blog

 

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This blog is designed for sharing information between helpers and clients.  Often there are new and more effective ways of doing stuff.  Living Connected helpers/trainers aim to simplify tasks and educate on devices to make technology available to those that want help.  www.livingconnected.org.au