From the course: Computer Literacy for Mac
Join today to access over 23,200 courses taught by industry experts.
Understanding email servers and clients - macOS Tutorial
From the course: Computer Literacy for Mac
Understanding email servers and clients
- [Instructor] In this chapter, we're going to talk about email. If you're using a computer with an internet connection, you almost certainly have acquired or have been given an email address. Let's start with a quick overview of what email is and how it works. Emails are electronic text-based messages you send and receive, either through the website of your email hosting service or through a dedicated email software program, also called an email client. In order to send an email to someone, you need to know the recipient's email address. Next, you can enter a subject for your email so your recipient knows what your message is about. You then compose the message. Your email can be plain text, but you can also include attachments like photos, a short video or audio file. When you're done composing your email, you click Send, which sends your email through your email provider server. Your email is then sent to your recipient's email hosting service where your recipient can access it…
Practice while you learn with exercise files
Download the files the instructor uses to teach the course. Follow along and learn by watching, listening and practicing.
Download courses and learn on the go
Watch courses on your mobile device without an internet connection. Download courses using your iOS or Android LinkedIn Learning app.