Using Gmail as Your Universal Email Account


	Using Gmail as Your Universal Email Account

anpl32

6-5-2007 8:51 PM

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gmail, email, productivity, organization, tools, howto

anpl32 says:

one inbox to rule 'em, y'all!

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6-5-2007 9:24 PM

HeIsAWitch

Let's face it. Gmail is awesome. I already use it as my universal e-Mail account. Great tip!

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