Accessing your Email
Outlook Express 
Outlook Express is the easy way to send e-mail and participate in Internet newsgroups. Even if you've never sent e-mail before, Outlook Express makes it simple by including a setup wizard to help you get started. If you're switching from another e-mail program, the import function lets you transfer your address book and messages quickly and easily.
- Setting up your Email in Outlook Express
- What's the difference between Outlook and Outlook Express?
- Controlling Junk Mail in Outlook Express
- Compose and Send E-Mail Messages Using Outlook Express
- Check, Respond To, and Print E-Mail Messages
- Using Outlook Express with Multiple E-mail Addresses, Multiple Accounts, and Multiple Identities
- Outlook Express Support Center
- More...
Microsoft Outlook 
Microsoft Outlook provides an integrated solution for managing your time and information. In addition to email, Microsoft Outlook provides complete Calendar, Task List, and Address Book solutions.
- Setting up your Email in Microsoft Outlook
- What's the difference between Outlook and Outlook Express?
- Using Microsoft Outlook 2003 to Limit Junk E-Mail Messages
- Top Tips for Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Outlook 2000 Support Center
- Microsoft Outlook 2002 Support Center
- Microsoft Outlook 2003 Support Center
- Microsoft Outlook 2007 Support Center
- More...
Troubleshooting Email
If you are having trouble with your email check this area to see if the problem you are experiencing already has a posted solution.
Web Browser 
You can access your email accounts using any Web Browser. This is useful when you are on a trip and have access to a friend's computer that has internet access. Many libraries also have computers with internet access from which you can pull up your email as well. Being able to do this is very useful, but I personally don't recommend it as your primary method of accessing your email.
Email Password
Make sure you change this initial password to something that works for you. Be sure to make a mental note of your new password. I recommend using a combination of upper and lower case as well as numbers in your password. I do not recommend using names close to you or anything related to your identification such as birthdates, social security numbers, etc.
Security
Read all about Home Computer Security from Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute.
Thinking about Securing Your Home Computer
What Should I Do To Secure My Home Computer
- Task 1: Install and Use Anti-Virus Programs
- Task 2: Keep Your System Patched
- Task 3: Use Care When Reading Email with Attachments
- Task 4: Install and Use a Firewall Program
- Task 5: Make Backups of Important Files and Folders
- Task 6: Use Strong Passwords
- Task 7: Use Care When Downloading and Installing Programs
- Task 8: Install and Use a Hardware Firewall
- Task 9: Install and Use a File Encryption Program and Access Controls