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Outlook.com and Hotmail are two popular email services offered by Microsoft. Here's a brief overview of each:

Hotmail

Hotmail is a free web-based email service that was launched in 1996 by Sabeer Bhatia and Jack Smith. It was one of the first free web-based email services and quickly gained popularity. In 1997, Microsoft acquired Hotmail for $400 million. Hotmail was later rebranded as Outlook.com in 2012.

Outlook.com

Outlook.com is a free web-based email service offered by Microsoft. It was launched in 2012 as a replacement for Hotmail. Outlook.com offers a range of features, including:

• Free email accounts with a @outlook.com or @hotmail.com address
• Integration with other Microsoft services, such as Office Online and OneDrive
• Calendar and contact management
• Task management
• Integration with social media platforms
• Advanced security features, such as two-factor authentication and spam filtering

Key differences between Hotmail and Outlook.com

While Hotmail and Outlook.com share many similarities, there are some key differences:

• Design: Outlook.com has a more modern and streamlined design compared to Hotmail.
• Features: Outlook.com offers more advanced features, such as calendar and contact management, compared to Hotmail.
• Integration: Outlook.com integrates more seamlessly with other Microsoft services, such as Office Online and OneDrive.
• Security: Outlook.com offers more advanced security features, such as two-factor authentication and spam filtering, compared to Hotmail.

How to access Hotmail

If you still have a Hotmail account, you can access it by going to the Outlook.com website and signing in with your Hotmail email address and password. You can also access your Hotmail account through the Outlook app on your mobile device or computer.

How to switch from Hotmail to Outlook.com

If you have a Hotmail account and want to switch to Outlook.com, you can follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your Hotmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the page and select "Settings".
3. Click on "Account" and then "Switch to Outlook.com".
4. Follow the prompts to create a new Outlook.com account or sign in with your existing Hotmail account.
5. Once you've switched, you can access your email, calendar, and contacts through the Outlook.com website or app.