Difference between Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Hotmail
Getting in touch with people from any part of the world within seconds seemed like an impossible task thousands of years. Back then, people used to communicate with one another through a messenger. Whether the contact was a few blocks away, or thousands of miles away, messengers were the only way to get the message to that contact person. If something were to happen to that contact person, the message would not be successfully given. For that very reason, being a messenger those days was a much respected profession. In fact, kings had their messengers accompanied with personal bodyguards to protect them from any harm that might cross their path. But all this was too much work to just get a message through. And thus began the evolution of communication. Today, regardless of one's location, people can contact their friends and loved ones from any part of the world. A great way to stay in touch is through E-mail.
How It Works
E-mail, also known as electronic mail, is a mailing service available on the internet. It functions exactly like your traditional postal mail service. You can send an e-mail to any location around the globe and once you click on the send button. Email will be available for the other person to read in a matter of seconds. What makes e-mail so great is that it is a free service unless you decide to pay for its extra features, but that is another story.
Getting An Email Account
There are various e-mail providers that you can sign up for on the Internet who provide you with free e-mail capabilities. Out of all these providers, there are three that stand out among users. They are Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Hotmail. When you create an account with these providers, you will be ready to send and receive emails plus you can enjoy the perks they give out to its members.
Offerings
Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Hotmail gives its member basic features that are essential in an email account. These are storage for email, spam protection to protect you from receiving unwanted email and the ability to synchronize your email to your phone so that you can constantly stay in touch wherever you are. But what makes them different from one another are their exclusive features that are not found with other providers. Gmail is the newer of the three powered by the world's leading search engine, Google. What makes them different is the way their mail looks. Instead of segregating your E-mail into folders, they use labels for you to recognize what type of E-mail that is. Hotmail is powered by Microsoft. They offer exclusive features that can enhance one's experience on Xbox live, plus they offer a feature where you can bundle all your 3rd party E-mail accounts into Hotmail so that you can receive all your E-mails in one account. Yahoo Mail is powered by Yahoo. They have one of the most user friendly interfaces and have ties with AT&T and Norton for download protection. Plus they offer unlimited E-mail storage for free.
Summary
- Thousands of years ago, people sent messages to one another through messengers.
- Today, messages can be sent within a few seconds.
- Gmail, Yahoo Mail and Hotmail are three of the most commonly used E-mail services online.
