Hotmail

Windows Live Hotmail is a service that provides free email services that are hosted from Microsoft servers. The interface is familiar if you have used Windows Live before. Its features are easy to use and the performance is very fast. It offers you unlimited storage and the search feature is very fast. One of the things that you will notice when you first open it is how simple it is to use. It is almost similar to using desktop email.

If you have other email addresses, you can program them to send emails to your windows Live Hotmail account. This account can easily be accessed through POP. Finding important emails with this service is very simple and you can send files with a maximum size of 10GB for each mail.

The disadvantage is that this service does not provide IMAP access and it is not possible to tag emails. Organizing files is not easy with Windows Live Hotmail and you will not be able to save the searches as folders.

When you receive an email that comes with an attachment, Windows Live Hotmail will scan it for any phishing attempts. It also scans your messages for spam and viruses. If you have had some unpleasant experiences with other mail services when it comes to security and privacy, you do not have to worry about this service because it offers adequate protection. The service allows you to program your inbox to receive messages only from contacts you have saved in your address book.

Windows Live Hotmail also offers users a reading pane and a drag and drop feature. The rich text editor gives this service a desktop look. It provides quick views for emails and the filter features allow you to focus on the emails you receive from people in your address book. This service makes it possible for you to get emails that have photos. The social updates also make this service very friendly.

You can access your emails from your mobile phone if you sign up for Windows Live Hotmail. When you leave your office for the day or go on vacation, the service will inform those who send you emails that you are absent and the message has been received. It also comes with a Live Messenger option that allows you to chat with people in your contact list.

To sign up for this service, you need to enter the year you were born and then answer some of the questions included. Users are also allowed to choose the version that they prefer before the request is processed.

The Windows Live Hotmail service is a suitable choice for people who are currently using Hotmail and those who prefer Outlook because there is nothing new you need to learn about. The mobile versions of this service are available on iPhone, Android, Blackberry and Windows mobile applications.

This service is definitely a big improvement compared to the preceding email services and it offers a wide range of features for Hotmail users. The improved speed and performance make it an obvious choice for those who want to try something new.