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hlthe2b

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15. Make fun of me if you wish, but I've had multiple free AOL accounts dating back to dial-up days...

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Mon Sep 16, 2024, 09:55 AM

Sep 2024

While I've had trouble lately with it importing into MS Outlook, I am convinced that is an Outlook issue, so I just access AOL-mail online. No problems. And even free accounts have benefitted from their anti-spam, anti-phishing, and other features.

So, come on, DU-mockers... It has worked for me for decades. But DO change passwords frequently because your email addresses (there and everywhere) DO get published online. For that reason, pay attention to return addresses when you click on ANY email.

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DUers pls recommend best, free email service, preferrably with no strings attached... [View all] brush Sep 2024 OP

Gmail is your best bet. IMO Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #1

Do you pay a monthly fee? brush Sep 2024 #2

It's completely free. Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #4

They can be a nightmare. 2naSalit Sep 2024 #7

YMMV Dennis Donovan Sep 2024 #9

Only started having problems... 2naSalit Sep 2024 #10

look into... Think. Again. Sep 2024 #3

I agree MO_Dem Sep 2024 #12

Quick list bucolic_frolic Sep 2024 #5

Thanks, I'll try the and see what I find. brush Sep 2024 #6

Using mail.com for a couple of years LunaSea Sep 2024 #8

Thanks. I'll try it. brush Sep 2024 #14

I have gmail Lulu KC Sep 2024 #11

Yeah, that GSuite thing is really for business/small bussiness for several email addresses. brush Sep 2024 #13

Yikes! Lulu KC Sep 2024 #22

Make fun of me if you wish, but I've had multiple free AOL accounts dating back to dial-up days... hlthe2b Sep 2024 #15

Ok if it works for you, but I think I'll pass. brush Sep 2024 #16

Wow. I'd have preferred you had overtly mocked me. It would have been more honest. hlthe2b Sep 2024 #17

Alright. You asked for it. America Online? Are you kidding? I don't need the old fogey jokes. brush Sep 2024 #18

Projection much? It is YOU who just directed an "old fogey" comment toward ME! hlthe2b Sep 2024 #19

I told you at first "I'll pass" but you wouldn't leave it alone. I haven't even heard the words America Online in years. brush Sep 2024 #20

Which is what I provided. Do you routinely insult and ridicule those trying to help you, Brush? hlthe2b Sep 2024 #21

I checked my Google account Lulu KC Sep 2024 #23