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New look, new features

You'll now enjoy ever-growing storage capacity, much faster processing speeds, a more simple and robust user interface, integrated instant messaging, and improvements in spam-fighting technology.

Hotmail has never looked so good!

NEW FEATURES

  • Hotmail now features POP3 e-mail accessPOP3 settings for Hotmail

    POP3 technology is now available to Hotmail users - access multiple e-mail accounts from just one place. With POP3 you can receive, read, and respond to mail from other e-mail accounts.

  • What's new in HotmailWhat's new in Hotmail?

    New Hotmail boasts a simpler, cleaner design, improvements to security and spam handling, Hotmail is also faster than ever and soon you'll see the introduction of ever-increasing storage.

  • Live Calendar betaLive Calendar in Hotmail

    Use the new Windows Live Calendar beta and get organized! Plot appointments, schedule meetings, set reminders, and let others know when you'll be available and when you'll be busy.

  • Link one or more Hotmail accounts (Image PA)Link Hotmail accounts

    For the first time New Hotmail offers users the opportunity to manage more than one Hotmail account from the same place. If you have multiple Hotmail accounts, you can now manage these more easily.

  • E-mail faux pas (Image PA)E-mail faux pas

    Are you ever astounded by the messages that find their way into your inbox? Nine unbelievable e-mails.

  • Nigerian phishing scams, lottery rackets, dodgy attachments? Avoid them all! (Image PA)E-mail hoaxes

    Something phishy in your inbox? Get the lowdown on the latest e-mail hoaxes and learn how to avoid being scammed.

  • Embarrassing e-mail incidents including Palin's hacker (Image © PA)Embarrassing e-mails

    Read about Palin's hacker, the cringeworthy declaration of love and other embarrassing e-mail mishaps that went global!

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MONTHLY POLL

  1. How do you receive e-mails on your PC?

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  1. How do you receive e-mails on your PC?
    1. Hotmail
      70%
    2. Microsoft Outlook
      5%
    3. Windows Live Mail
      15%
    4. Google Mail
      5%
    5. Other (ISP)
      5%
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