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IMAP or POP3 ” What Should I Take?
November 8th, 2009
As long as I can think, I usually set up my email client on my computer, entered my login credentials and received my mails. When I got my laptop and started working in an office, some questions arouse. How should I receive my mails on all computers? Ahh yes ” I decided that the place, where I finally need ALL my mails is the office. Therefore I enabled the checkbox in my email reader beside Leave messages on server on my home computer and my laptop. I was now able to receive my mails at home and on the road with my laptop and got them all in the office, too. But there was this thing in my mind called IMAP which didn’t let me sleep. Probably I should take a look on this and see if this is the better way of handling my emails. So what are the differences and benefits of POP3 and IMAP? When should you use POP3 and when IMAP? Here we go:
The POP3 setup. After you’ve entered your account credentials like your login name and password you need to make your first decision. Do you want to leave all received messages on the server or not. When you leave the message on the server, your account may run out of space after some time. When you delete emails after receipt from the server you can’t get it on a different computer again. So, when you’re working on only one single computer, it’s better to delete mails from server immediately after you’ve downloaded them. With POP3 every received mail is stored on your local hard disk. Therefore it’s no problem to read it when you have no internet connection.
But what do you do when you have multiple computers or multiple users who should get the email? You guess right ” you use IMAP. With IMAP you’re working directly ON the mail server. Your email reader usually only receives a list of your email headers from the server which saves time and bandwidth on emails you don’t want to read. The result is that emails aren’t stored on your local hard disk. But you can tell your email program to save a local copy, so that you’re still able to work with your emails in offline state. The next benefit of IMAP is that your folder structure, which is stored on the server, is the same on every computer you access your mails. Think of a family folder for your personal mails and a work folder for your business mails.
Which email protocol should you finally take? When you’re working on only one PC, then POP3 is the right one. Remember to delete emails from time to time, so that your mail account can’t run out of space. Alternatively you can set your email program to delete every mail automatically after receipt.
Use IMAP when you need your mails on several computers. Remember to store a local copy of your mails, when you want to work without direct connection to the mail server and make sure the mail server is not running out of space. When it gets too full, you need to delete or backup mails from the server.
Dominik writes for soft-evolution, a software vendor, specialized on team scheduling software. soft-evolution is developer of Pimero an Personal Information Manager which addresses the needs of small and mid-sized companies.
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Using ActiveSync To Keep Yourself Updated
October 24th, 2009
Computer had made things very much convenient to the users. Aside form computers, development of portable devices like mobile phones and palm PDAs have made life more convenient than before. Now, ActiveSync is also making computer file synchronization to your devices possible.
ActiveSync is the one responsible for successful synchronization of files to your mobile phones. This is not just limited to document files but also with the rest like images, music and even mails. With all these leading features being highlighted, it can surely start a lot of question in your mind about ActiveSync.
First question would be about the level of possibility for your computer files to sync with your mobile phone. All you have to do is install ActiveSync and then simply connect you mobile phone with the use of a cable, infrared or a BlueTooth.
Next is how to install this synchronization application to your computer. You just need to follow the instruction written on the disc included on the package. That disc is labeled as Windows Mobile Getting Started. Once you have installed it, the computer will automatically connect and recognize the handheld devices.
Third, can you change the settings when it comes to different types of information saved in the computer? You can change them however it is important to disconnect first the device before changing the information. Remember to click Done after you have changed it to keep the settings.
Since you can schedule the synchronization on your handheld device, then you may also ask if you can change its schedule. The answer is yes and again, do not forget to disconnect the device prior to changing the settings. You will again need to access the Menu on ActiveSync and choose schedules. In this way, you can change the schedule that will fit your device’s situation like roaming and others.
Finally is how to stop the two from synchronizing. You can just go to ActiveSync again then click Sync or Stop. Sync will start the synchronization.
It is true that ActiveSync is a very good application for device users. Now, it will be possible to get your important files directly on your device such as mails. Because of this, you will be able to use the files or access them at the time when you need it.
Active Sync is a really cool application that will allow you to sync your business and personal contacts and calendars to your mobile device. Calendar Sync is an amazing feature that comes with ActiveSync. You should learn more today!
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Blank Calendars - Tips On Scheduling
February 1st, 2009
If you want to organize your busy life, an empty calendar may be your solution, with many shapes, it can help you keep track of vital events and things you need to do without the difficulties of a daily planner.
A blank calendar, nevertheless, can only be useful only if you put in some effort in maintaining it. For instance if you are among numerous people who are very good at initiating projects and very bad at finishing them, your calendar’s location is key to your success. It is not challenging to toss a calendar on the wall in and out of the entrances, to look at it only when a crucial date has already passed you. Computers and digital calendars have only contributed to this scourge, because it is extremely easy to forget that you even had a calendar on your hard drive.
Many solutions are there to the classic blank calendar issue. First, post reminders to yourself where you can view them. Beside your bathroom mirror is an ideal location, because it will be brought to mind first thing in the day,when you normally need to check if there is any event vital, you may have forgotten. Also the refrigerator is an ideal place to leave a calendar, because you will see it every time you open and close the fridge door. If you’re the kind of person who is not good at updating your calendar, leave a pen or pencil next to the calendar. Magnet pens are highly useful here, because you can just stick the magnet to the fridge and update your calendar anytime you are in the kitchen.
If you reside in the digital realms, where your computer keeps track of everything for you, using a blank calendar program can help you stay organized. By emailing your personal or work account with events that are forthcoming, you can stay on top of your busy schedule without having to trouble about what was on the calendar on the fridge if you were in too much of a rush to grab breakfast.
In either case, what you get out of a blank calendar is precisely what you put into it. If you are excellent about updating and checking it, these calendars can provide an priceless tool. If you aren’t, it is a good professional habit to get into. This type of habit can help bolster your career, as it will assist you in gain a reputation of being trustworthy, reliable and on time.
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