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How to Avoid the Biggest E-mail Blunders

What better way than a mass e-mail to tell 12 friends about the all-night luau they missed? But be careful before you hit "Send," or that message to your buddy Grant could end up with Grandma instead. And unless she's really cool, she may frown upon reading about the three lampshades you wore last night. Try these pointers to help you avoid e-mail accidents.

• Good grammar and spelling form an impression. If you don't want to appear careless, take an extra moment to check both. Most e-mail programs have a built-in spell-checker that automatically proofs messages for you and points out misspelled words.

• Say what you mean. E-mail does not convey emotions. If you joke with someone about carrying an M-16 and don't include an emoticon or "HA! HA!" in your message, be prepared for a visit from the ATF.

• Beware of potential hardware conflicts. Make sure the recipient can read HTML messages, open your attachment, etc. before you hit Send.

• Pause before hitting the Send button. Make sure your message is going to the person you intended (remember Grandma), that it's articulate and to the point, and that it carries the proper tone.



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Tech Tip
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Here's a nifty trick that will burst an advertiser's bubble. If you're tired of pop-up (or pop-under) advertisements interfering with the content you really want to see online, try one of the software programs created to exterminate what's bugging you. Ad filters run in the background while you surf, detecting and hiding any extra browser windows that attempt to open as you navigate Web pages. Visit ZDNet for a list of ad filters, or try a keyword search for "popup ad filters" at CNET's Download.Com. You'll find software that you can download for free or for a fee following a complimentary trial period.

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