What Is an SMTP Server?In Feburary 2016 18,

In Feburary 2016 18,
Mail-delivery protocols began in the 1960s and continued to become more standardized as the number of hosts grew. SMTP was defined by Jon Postel in 1982 in the publication 'RFC821.' The current widely used standards are still essentially the same. Although many changes have been proposed to enhance security, the difficulties of implementing new standards universally have stopped changes from catching on.
Function
SMTP is the standard used to send emails from email clients on personal computers. It is commonly used in conjunction with POP or IMAP servers, which recieve mail. Most email clients, including Outlook, Entourage and Thunderbird, allow the use of SMTP.
Features
By default, SMTP uses plain ASCII text to communicate with a mail server on Port 25. SMTP servers can use secure-sockets layer connections for additional security. Some SMTP servers also require authentication with a user name and password.
Expert Insight
The lack of restrictions required for SMTP connections makes it possible to create emails with false information through a DOS command prompt. These can still be traced by authorities but can appear to come from incorrect sources. This is one reason spam emails are so prevalent.
Warning
Some Internet service providers block Port 25 to prevent spam and only allow their own SMTP servers to be used on their networks. In such cases, SMTP servers using other ports may still work, or the provider may allow the port to be opened upon request.
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How to Decorate a Web PageIn Feburary 2016 18,

In Feburary 2016 18,
Sign up for a web-hosting package. Sign in to the back end of the website using your assigned username and password.
Open the list of available templates. Select a template with a large amount of white space. 'White space gives a sense of spaciousness and overall neatness to a site,' recommends Entheos Designs.
Select a font style. Fonts are a classic way to enhance your web design. However, remember that the purpose of text on a website is for users to read. Attractive web fonts are available on most computers and work best in dark colors such as black, navy or dark gray. An exception to this rule is with the creation of website headers and menu bars.
Create attractive headers for your website menus. Use basic shapes such as a rectangle or circle to add to the top of your web page. Choose a bold color that matches closely with your logo colors. If you are unable to find close matches in the template, choose a neutral color such as gray or black that complements your logo to avoid the clash of mismatched colors.
Add accents. Consider the products or services your company provides and choose three to four corresponding icons or graphics to separate various sections of your website. Find free icons or graphics from sites such as Freeiconsweb.com or Websitetips.com. Download the graphic, then upload it into your template by clicking the option to insert a photo.
Add photos, but sparingly. Photos work well as the main header of a website or in the center of the main page, when you select a meaningful photo. Enlarge photos on your main page so they are no smaller than the size of the text blocks used in your template.
Preview your web design. If an area seems cluttered, go back and remove an item. Choose 'Publish to web' once you have made the appropriate updates.
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How to Get a Free DSL AccountIn Feburary 2016 07,

In Feburary 2016 07,
Find a freelance writing or consulting job with a company that reimburses you for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Negotiate with the company so they provide a DSL account free of charge. Relinquish the reimbursement for paper goods and other supplies.
Get a job at a company that provides laptop computers for employees who agree to work extra hours at home during their free time. Many laptop computers come equipped with a DSL connection.
Enter into a telecommuting agreement with your present employer. In exchange for providing certain company benefits, ask the company to provide a free DSL account.
Contact RCN, a DSL provider known for making deals with first-time customers. RCN promises certain incentives in exchange for short-term agreements. Ask about a free DSL account, at least for a limited time. Offer to sign up for one of RCN's other services.
Sign up for a high-speed Internet connection at Verizon's home page. Verizon provides a free DSL account for one month in exchange for a one-year agreement.
Access the Internet page for Faster Results. This company provides links to free DSL accounts offered by a variety of providers. Each one contains a special deal. Review the list entitled 'DSL Providers' at this company's home page.
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