Computer Tips From A Computer Guy

8 Applications and Forwarders that Make Working with Email a Snap

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 03:44 AM PST

By default, Windows 7 does not have a built-in desktop email client. One of the biggest pains is having to login to your email account via browser, every time you need to check your email.

Looking for an easy way to get your email delivered straight to your desktop? Chances are, one of these applications will work great for you. There are also a variety of tips and advice for modifying your email to be more convenient.

Windows Live Mail

Windows Live Mail is an application of Microsoft's Essentials pack, which comes with Messenger, Writer, Photo Gallery, Movie Maker, Family Safety, and Toolbar as well. When you download Windows Live, you will get an installer for all of these programs. However, you can choose just to install Windows Live Mail. Get Windows Live Mail here.

Microsoft Outlook

Okay, Microsoft Outlook is not a free email forwarder. However, Outlook comes with all major versions of Microsoft Office. Have Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, etc, installed on your computer? Chances are, you have Outlook as well. Outlook can seem confusing if you are new to it. Check out some of these posts to see if Outlook is the best solution for you.

- Easy Way to Remember Attachments in Outlook.

- Hot to Use Away Messages in Outlook

- Fix Common Microsoft Outlook Errors

- How to Export Contacts with Outlook

You can learn more about Outlook, and Microsoft Office here.

Thunderbird

Thunderbird is a free email app developed by Mozilla, the same company that makes Firefox. Thunderbird is full featured desktop client that uses a minimalistic, easy to navigate interface. You can learn more about Mozilla Thunderbird here.

Spiffy

Spiffy is not quite an email forwarder, but more of an email notification app. It works with Gmail and sends general messages to your desktop whenever there is mail activity within Gmail. Spiffy is a great lightweight application for anyone looking for the "instant notify" features of email clients, but prefer to compose and read messages within a browser. You can learn more about Spiffy here.

Looking for a way to check Gmail messages while offline within your browser?

Zimbra Desktop

Zimbra Desktop is a desktop email client from Yahoo. Thus, if you like the interface of Yahoo's online mail, Zimbra is probably for you. Although it is distributed by Yahoo, it is compatible with Gmail and AOL as well.

If you use Y! Mail, Zimbra Desktop is most likely going to be your best choice, as setting up Yahoo mail accounts with many other email forwarders has not always worked the best. Learn more about Zimbra Desktop here.

Opera Mail

Opera Mail is a desktop client distributed by Opera Software. You may be already familiar with Opera through their popular web browser. Opera Mail is said to be one of the first email clients that is built directly into your browser. You can learn more about Opera Mail here.

Postbox

Postbox is a premium desktop email client developed by Postbox, Inc. Although it costs $40, it has received several great reviews and some people find it well worth the price. Want to try Postbox before you decide if it's worth it? Get a free 30-day trial here.

GMX

Although GMX is not a desktop email client, it still brings several innovative features to traditional email services. Tired of using Yahoo mail? Give GMX a try. It has received some great reviews by consumers as well as tech gurus. Learn more about GMX here.

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8 Applications and Forwarders that Make Working with Email a Snap

Three Indespensable Blackberry Applications

Posted: 30 Jan 2010 01:29 PM PST

The Blackberry affords you a level of organization, connectedness, and security that is not possible with any other mobile device. In recent years, RIM has also worked hard to strike a balance between the power users and the average consumer. As a result, the Blackberry applications market has grown enormously to include a wide variety of leisure and entertainment applications alongside the robust office and productivity offerings. We have used a lot of Blackberry apps over the past five years, but there are a few that stand out.

iheartradio

Internet radio is very popular on mobile devices, and iheartradio is one of the most popular apps. It’s easy to use, and it allows you to stream over 350 radio stations. If you live in an area where you don’t get a good variety of music, this is an easy way to find something more to your tastes. If you are away from home and you miss your favorite station, you may be able to find it on iheartradio. While you are listening to a station, you can tag a song, and even look-up the lyrics. This application is available from the iheartradio site and from Blackberry App World.

BeWeather

People on the go need to know how the weather will affect their commutes. Whether you’re flying across the country, or driving a a few hours, checking the weather while you are on the go is a must. BeWeather is a small but useful weather application for the Blackberry, which allows you to check the weather in multiple locations quickly, and see your current conditions displayed on the application’s icon on the home screen. The heads up display on the icon can be set to refresh automatically, so you don’t have to open your browser or open the app to get a quick glimpse of the weather. There is a free version and a paid version, but the free version is robust enough for the average user. This application is available via Blackberry App World.

TweetCaster

Whether you like it or not, Twitter has become part of our digital culture. Both power users and average consumers use it to send updates, get news, market products, and keep tabs on their friends and coworkers while they’re on the go. There are a lot of Twitter clients out there, because Twitter lends itself nicely to mobile devices, but there are few that provide you with a truly usable interface. TweetCaster separates your general Twitter stream from your Direct Messages and @replies. This type of organization is familiar for Blackberry users, as a lot of themes separate your SMS messages from your Email. You can also use your device’s GPS to find Tweets from people near you. This application is available from the Handmark web site and on Blackberry App World.