Electronic Mail (E-mail) - Farabi language school - PDF

Chapter 1- Lesson 5 Farabi language school 222 Electronic Mail ( E-mail ) Definition of email: ▪ It is a digital communication system used to send and receive messages between users over the Internet....

Chapter 1- Lesson 5 Farabi language school 222 Electronic Mail ( E-mail ) Definition of email: ▪ It is a digital communication system used to send and receive messages between users over the Internet. ▪ It is one of the cloud computing tools. ▪ It is used to share texts, files, images and other information. ▪ It is one of the most popular means of communication in the world. ▪ It is one of the tools of indirect communication. Components of an email address: An email address consists of three main components: 1-User name: It is the part that is located at the beginning of the e-mail address, and it is a name that the user chooses and specifies. (User name) is a unique and distinctive name that is not reserved by anyone else. 2-at sign (@): It is a code that separates the user name from the name of the email server (domain name) used. 3- Domain name: It is the name of the email server that hosts the email account and is a storage place Your emails. Prep 1 – First term 22  Chapter 1- Lesson 5 Farabi language school 222 Advantages of using e-mail: ▪ Speed: sending and receiving messages very quickly. ▪ Cost: free in most cases. ▪ Ease: easy to use with the ability to send a message to any number of recipients at the lowest cost. ▪ Diversity: text, files, images and other information can be shared. ▪ Reliability: messages arrive reliably in most cases. ▪ Digital services: registration is done using e-mail on the websites of providers of digital services and products Online. disadvantage of using e-mail: ▪ Hacking: it can be hacked by hackers. ▪ Spam: you may receive unwanted messages. ▪ Phishing: receiving phishing messages. ▪ Viruses: some e-mail messages may contain viruses or malware. ▪ Privacy: email messages may not be completely secure. ▪ Email service providers: ▪ Gmail – Yahoo Mail – Outlook /Hotmail advantages of creating a Google account: ▪ You can create a Google account by registering to log into the email service Gmail ▪ A Google account also enables you to use other Google features and services, such as: YouTube, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Meet. Prep 1 – First term 23  Chapter 1- Lesson 5 Farabi language school Here are222 the steps to create a new Gmail account: 1-Go to the Gmail website: Open your web browser and go to https://www.google.com.eg. 2-Click on “Create account”: You will find this option either at the top-right corner or in the middle of the page. 3-Choose the type of account: Select “For myself” if it’s a personal account, or “To manage my business” if it’s for business purposes. 4-Fill in your personal information: Enter your first and last name. Choose a unique username for your email address (e.g., [email protected]). Create a strong password and confirm it. 5-Verify your phone number: Enter your phone number to receive a verification code via SMS. Enter the code to verify your number. 6-Provide recovery information: Optionally, you can enter a recovery email address. Enter your birthdate and gender. 7-Agree to the terms and conditions: Read through Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Click “I agree” to proceed. Prep 1 – First term 24  Chapter 1- Lesson 5 Farabi language school 222 8-Customize your Gmail settings: You can choose a layout for your inbox and set up other preferences. 9-Start using your new Gmail account: You can now start composing and sending emails. If you need any further assistance or have any specific questions, feel free to ask!. You can now scan QR Code to watch how to create a Gmail Account. Prep 1 – First term 25