cyberspace
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Smurf, Nerf, Buff, and More Old Words With New Meanings You Should Know
The spread of modern technology has changed nearly everything in our lives — including what even the most common of words mean. Rather than invent a word for each novel thing or concept, our language is flexible enough that we can just borrow old words and tweak their meanings. We don’t even need to think…
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Why You Need a ‘Family Email Address’
Let me start by saying: I have never been one to share an email address, or (gasp) Facebook account, with a significant other. I don’t believe couples need to “share everything,” especially not a treacly joint social media profile stuffed with photos of their commingled toes at the beach.
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How to Tell the Difference Between a Spam Email and a Scam
By law, companies are supposed to give you an opt-out option for unsolicited emails using an “unsubscribe” button or link. The only problem? Scammers do the exact same thing — except the button or link contains malware that will steal your personal information. Here’s a look at how to spot the difference, and whether you…
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You Should Always Pre-Schedule Your Emails
The thing about email, which once revolutionised work communication but now seems almost obsolete, is that it’s an informal medium subject to formal workplace standards. Unlike a Slack message service, a missive sent via email must be properly formatted, include clear syntax, and be free of typos. That’s why you should make a habit of…