Internet mail
You're referring to email!
Email, short for electronic mail, is a method of exchanging messages between people using electronic devices. It allows users to send and receive messages, known as emails, over the internet.
Here's a brief overview of how email works:
- Email client: You use an email client, such as Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo Mail, to compose, send, and receive emails.
- Email server: When you send an email, it is sent to an email server, which is a computer that stores and manages email messages.
- Recipient's email client: The email server then forwards the email to the recipient's email client, where it is stored and displayed.
- Email protocol: Email protocols, such as SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) and POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3), are used to transmit emails between email servers and clients.
Some common features of email include:
- Subject line: A brief summary of the email's content.
- Body: The main text of the email.
- Attachments: Files or documents that can be sent along with the email.
- CC (Carbon Copy) and BCC (Blind Carbon Copy): Options to send copies of the email to multiple recipients.
- Reply: A feature that allows you to respond to an email.
- Forward: A feature that allows you to forward an email to someone else.
Email has become an essential tool for communication in both personal and professional settings. It's widely used for:
- Personal communication: Keeping in touch with friends and family.
- Business communication: Sending and receiving work-related messages.
- News and information: Subscribing to newsletters, blogs, and online publications.
Do you have any specific questions about email?