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How easy is it to use?
Do I like the UI?
Is it powerful enough for my mailing needs?
Many people will simply stick with web-mail clients, which affords some convenience at the cost of customization and power. For those of us looking for more control over our inboxes however, third-party mail clients are the way to go. Presently the most two mail clients I run into most are Mozilla Thunderbird and Microsoft Outlook.
Thunderbird is free, and usually offers what people are looking for. The UI is simple and uncluttered, the text-editor has a rich variety of formatting options, it's relatively simple to set up, and most importantly, it uses an 'extension' system similar to Firefox. For those not familiar with Firefox's extensions, they're basically community developed add-ons to the program that add or tweak functionality. Thunderbird's extensions can be used to a variety of things, from setting up auto-response systems to automatically creating and fully indexing an address book out of an inbox. Thunderbird is a program of few weaknesses, though those accustomed to other email clients like Microsoft Outlook or Lotus Notes Email may have difficulty switching over at first.
Outlook tends to be what comes to mind when most people think of the "classic" email client. Most people have experienced it in some form or another, whether it be as a part of the Microsoft Office Suite or simply as the web-based Outlook Express. This really is a testament to the strength of office; the vast majority of people either have experienced it, or can learn how to use it relatively quickly. Outlook is slightly less robust in features, though is on par with, if not better than Thunderbird in text editing/formatting options. As far as setup, Microsoft has done an excellent job in streamlining the installation process, and Outlook can usually configure itself to any email service. When it can't, the Microsoft support community is there to provide guidance, covering effectively any issue that might arise.
Effectively the choice comes down to what you want; although Outlook might be easier to use and more friendly, if for no other reason than the extensions Thunderbird offers more options to the user. It can be important to note, however, that not everyone will understand or even want extensions, meaning that Outlook might be your best bet going off simplicity as the best policy.
We all are very much familiar with Microsoft Outlook. But do you know how to use this application to its fullest for working with e-mail messages, meetings, appointments, or contacts? There are very few people who can use all the stunning features of this application and get the best of it. In this article we will give you detailed information on how to reap the best from Outlook. You can ask for Microsoft Office Support from a remote computer repair service provider.
Let's start the discussion with the mail tips. You can set a reminder to reply to a message. To do this, right-click the message you want to set the reminder for, and point to Follow Up, and then click Add Reminder. Next, in the Due By list, click the date when you need to send the reply.
