what POP3 mail software do you use?

NapalmStixToKidz · 30-December-04, 11:13 AM

After seeing this:

I have decided to switch to a more secure POP3 mail software, other than oulook 2003...

i currently let my fiance use my computer, but don't really want her checking my email; nothing to hide, it's just my last bit of selfishness that i'd like to keep..So, my question to you all, is what software do you use that has options for better security??
i.e.: to use a password to protect unauthorized users from opening the software..

elitelilnoyd · 30-December-04, 11:17 AM

Mozilla thunderbird works good. But if you are using hotmail and want to use it through a email client I don't think thats possible. I have yet to get any client other than outlook to work with hotmail.

hmspain · 30-December-04, 11:26 AM

pop.mail.yahoo.com :-)

I must admit I still us MS Outlook for a client, but Yahoo mail rocks and is a nice stable address. I pay the extra to pull mail from Yahoo when I want. Forward all your other addresses to Yahoo and you will be all set.

You can read Yahoo mail from anywhere that supports a browser :-).

Spectrum · 30-December-04, 11:30 AM

Opera's built in client.

godfoot · 30-December-04, 11:56 AM

I have been using Mozilla's Thunderbird for the last few weeks as wel..... and loving it.

NapalmStixToKidz · 30-December-04, 01:55 PM

does thunderbird or opera's client allow for password protection upon opening?

godfoot · 30-December-04, 01:57 PM

I know there is password protection for parts of it, (Thunderbird) but not yet sure for startup, I'll get back to you on that.

Rob · 30-December-04, 02:46 PM

I'm pretty comfortable using Outlook Express with the mail folder on an external drive. That way, I can just unplug the drive from my rig every time I go on a business trip and hook it into my laptop and I've still got my folders.

If you walk away from your desk, simply turn off the external drive. If she's computer savey, get a USB flash drive to use for your mail folders and slip it into your pocket.

Rob

Fatsobob · 30-December-04, 02:48 PM

i only wish gmail had a pop3
than i could check all 6 o' my gmails in mere minutes.

NapalmStixToKidz · 30-December-04, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatsobob


	i only wish gmail had a pop3 than i could check all 6 o' my gmails in mere minutes.

well, considering i run my own web/mail server w/ 100GB of available storage space on it and can make my own email addresses/aliases at any time, ill stick with that

and also, i don't have to worry about someone else (google) reading my email; just my fiance

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob


	I'm pretty comfortable using Outlook Express with the mail folder on an external drive. That way, I can just unplug the drive from my rig every time I go on a business trip and hook it into my laptop and I've still got my folders. If you walk away from your desk, simply turn off the external drive. If she's computer savey, get a USB flash drive to use for your mail folders and slip it into your pocket. Rob

That's a good idea; i may have to that; USB drives are gettin cheap..
And yes, she is very tech savvy.

Fatsobob · 30-December-04, 03:19 PM

well i dont have anything important for them to read in the first place.
unless they want to read my email about me winning a free credit card.
i got spam.

jcarkeys · 30-December-04, 03:51 PM

It does support POP3. Check your account options fatso.

Fatsobob · 30-December-04, 04:23 PM

wow i missed it
thanks j, i would have missed this.
now i just gotta fix my outlook express problem that it takes forever to load.
im too lazy though

M.D.K. · 30-December-04, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NapalmStixToKidz


	well, considering i run my own web/mail server w/ 100GB of available storage space on it and can make my own email addresses/aliases at any time, ill stick with that and also, i don't have to worry about someone else (google) reading my email; just my fiance That's a good idea; i may have to that; USB drives are gettin cheap.. And yes, she is very tech savvy.

why dont you just setup a webmail program then? you could also then check it remotely.

NapalmStixToKidz · 30-December-04, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.D.K.


	why dont you just setup a webmail program then? you could also then check it remotely.

i already have that, but i have numerous addresses that i have outlook check (i.e.: webmaster,postmaster, sales, yada yada yada) that have their own accounts, that would take a lot of time to check via the web interface..

Fatsobob · 30-December-04, 05:39 PM

hoorah, i just setup 6 email accounts and they simultaniously check each time i open the program.
it took forever, but i am pleased with mozilla's thunderbird email program.
i no longer have to go online to check my email, thank you for bring up email napalm, because of your question, i got off my ass (not really) and did this.

Cyno01 · 30-December-04, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NapalmStixToKidz


	i already have that, but i have numerous addresses that i have outlook check (i.e.: webmaster,postmaster, sales, yada yada yada) that have their own accounts, that would take a lot of time to check via the web interface..

Must be nice to have your own mail server, make a seperate adress for everything, amazon@yourmailserv.com, or pimpig@yourmailserv.com, and then if you get spam to any adress you can raise hell since you know exactly who sold your email addy (not that amazon or PR would, but you get the idea).

NapalmStixToKidz · 30-December-04, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyno01


	Must be nice to have your own mail server, make a seperate adress for everything, amazon@yourmailserv.com, or pimpig@yourmailserv.com, and then if you get spam to any adress you can raise hell since you know exactly who sold your email addy (not that amazon or PR would, but you get the idea).

it is great

i actually creat aliases for most of my address so that when i do sign up for something using that alias, and some spam gets thru my filters, i just delete the associated alias

Scorpionic · 30-December-04, 07:27 PM

Anyone ever received an email with no subject or sender, or even information on who it was addressed to?

I just got two today and had more in the past. I'm assuming theyre virii or something. The only originating info I have is a proxy in brazil. Theyre only 1kb but I guess thats enough to contain a virus I suppose.

jcarkeys · 30-December-04, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorpionic


	Anyone ever received an email with no subject or sender, or even information on who it was addressed to? I just got two today and had more in the past. I'm assuming theyre virii or something. The only originating info I have is a proxy in brazil. Theyre only 1kb but I guess thats enough to contain a virus I suppose.

I get them, no subject, sent from, or anything. Completely empty. Mine are under 1kb in the 962 bytes range.

That is too small to be a virus considering that all the header info and whatnot adds to the count. That's just 962 letters or symbols, far too little for anything.

30-December-04, 11:13 AM		#1 (permalink)
NapalmStixToKidz DuckWarrior's Personal Quack Hoe	what POP3 mail software do you use? After seeing this: I have decided to switch to a more secure POP3 mail software, other than oulook 2003... i currently let my fiance use my computer, but don't really want her checking my email; nothing to hide, it's just my last bit of selfishness that i'd like to keep..So, my question to you all, is what software do you use that has options for better security?? i.e.: to use a password to protect unauthorized users from opening the software..

30-December-04, 11:26 AM		#3 (permalink)
hmspain Apex Techie Lite	pop mail pop.mail.yahoo.com :-) I must admit I still us MS Outlook for a client, but Yahoo mail rocks and is a nice stable address. I pay the extra to pull mail from Yahoo when I want. Forward all your other addresses to Yahoo and you will be all set. You can read Yahoo mail from anywhere that supports a browser :-).

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30-December-04, 11:17 AM		#2 (permalink)
elitelilnoyd N-Hoe-yd	Mozilla thunderbird works good. But if you are using hotmail and want to use it through a email client I don't think thats possible. I have yet to get any client other than outlook to work with hotmail.

30-December-04, 11:30 AM		#4 (permalink)
Spectrum Former GameApex Editor	Opera's built in client.

30-December-04, 11:56 AM		#5 (permalink)
godfoot A George Orwell fan...sorta	I have been using Mozilla's Thunderbird for the last few weeks as wel..... and loving it.

30-December-04, 01:55 PM		#6 (permalink)
NapalmStixToKidz DuckWarrior's Personal Quack Hoe	does thunderbird or opera's client allow for password protection upon opening?

30-December-04, 01:57 PM		#7 (permalink)
godfoot A George Orwell fan...sorta	I know there is password protection for parts of it, (Thunderbird) but not yet sure for startup, I'll get back to you on that.

30-December-04, 02:46 PM		#8 (permalink)
Rob Advocatus Diaboli	I'm pretty comfortable using Outlook Express with the mail folder on an external drive. That way, I can just unplug the drive from my rig every time I go on a business trip and hook it into my laptop and I've still got my folders. If you walk away from your desk, simply turn off the external drive. If she's computer savey, get a USB flash drive to use for your mail folders and slip it into your pocket. Rob

30-December-04, 02:48 PM		#9 (permalink)
Fatsobob Apex's Squirrel Revolutionary	i only wish gmail had a pop3 than i could check all 6 o' my gmails in mere minutes.

30-December-04, 03:19 PM		#11 (permalink)
Fatsobob Apex's Squirrel Revolutionary	well i dont have anything important for them to read in the first place. unless they want to read my email about me winning a free credit card. i got spam.

30-December-04, 03:51 PM		#12 (permalink)
jcarkeys Key Hoe	It does support POP3. Check your account options fatso.

30-December-04, 04:23 PM		#13 (permalink)
Fatsobob Apex's Squirrel Revolutionary	wow i missed it thanks j, i would have missed this. now i just gotta fix my outlook express problem that it takes forever to load. im too lazy though

30-December-04, 05:39 PM		#16 (permalink)
Fatsobob Apex's Squirrel Revolutionary	hoorah, i just setup 6 email accounts and they simultaniously check each time i open the program. it took forever, but i am pleased with mozilla's thunderbird email program. i no longer have to go online to check my email, thank you for bring up email napalm, because of your question, i got off my ass (not really) and did this.

30-December-04, 07:27 PM		#19 (permalink)
Scorpionic Recycl-Hoe-tron	Anyone ever received an email with no subject or sender, or even information on who it was addressed to? I just got two today and had more in the past. I'm assuming theyre virii or something. The only originating info I have is a proxy in brazil. Theyre only 1kb but I guess thats enough to contain a virus I suppose.