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6 Sep 2018, 10:05 AM | #1 |
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why go with a smaller email provider
Hi,
What are some reasons to go with a smaller email carrier like a runbox or fastmail over gmail or outlook (or something else)? Also if I did use a email dedicated company what would be the best option for online replacements for docs or office? Thanks |
6 Sep 2018, 10:22 AM | #2 |
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OX powered system has solutions for doc/cloudstore etc.
providers like namecheap, mailbox.org provide OX hosting. |
6 Sep 2018, 05:56 PM | #3 | |
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Definitely you get a better support, by submitting tickets to support teams, instead of just posting questions/problems on a bulletin board. There are some "extras" offered by some smaller providers, like simple webhosting, domain management, aliases, personalties &c. Admittedly some "big boys" offer some of those too. If all you want is a plain email address, with a lot of storage space, for personal use, certainty (in practical terms) that the provider will not disappear in a few years' time, Google or Outlook is for you. |
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6 Sep 2018, 10:33 PM | #4 |
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I can't ever make up my mind on what to use honestly. I probably have 10 threads over the past half dozen years on here looking for advice.
I don't mind paying for a service if it's good. I have used both gmail and outlook. Both work. I like having my office suite options with them and generally that's the main reason why I stick with them however I don't love either's email interface. Gmail is ugly and over complicated in my opinion. Outlook is nicer but glitch filled. I have used both fastmail and runbox. They both do email very well. It's the added bells and whistles that I miss. Is there an online suite that's independent of google and microsoft? Also I use a domain and use 3 alias' but all within the same account/inbox. Any advice? Probably stick with one of the 2 big guys? Thanks |
6 Sep 2018, 11:57 PM | #5 | |
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Personally, I've dabbled with Google Docs and Spreadsheets but much prefer a local office suite - I use LibreOffice on all my Windows and Linux computers. Well suited to my needs, but maybe not for everyone. I have (and cannot see) no use for an office suite on my smartphone as I have access to my computers (home and work) most of the time. |
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7 Sep 2018, 12:14 AM | #6 | |
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I bounce between 2 laptops and a tablet at different locations so the convenience of having a cloud based option for word processing and spreadsheets is convenient. Nothing I do is heavy duty.
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7 Sep 2018, 12:22 AM | #7 | |
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And like you, nothing heavy duty. Not as smooth as, say, using Google Docs/Spreadsheets, but it works for me. As for the tablet, I have an old Nexus 10 that I use from time to time, but with my laptop also available I have no need for an office suite on it. |
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7 Sep 2018, 12:31 AM | #8 |
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Cloud based office suite makes the same version of each document available on any device. There are other ways of achieving the same result, somewhat more awkward IMHO.
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7 Sep 2018, 03:21 AM | #9 |
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7 Sep 2018, 03:43 AM | #10 |
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I've tried OX with both Namecheap and mailbox.org, but didn't like the offering.
Too fussy for my liking. But try for yourself? https://mailbox.org/en/try-out-test-...your-own-time/ |
7 Sep 2018, 03:51 AM | #11 | |
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Thanks for finding that. I will check it out.
Has anyone tried Amazon Work Mail?? Quote:
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7 Sep 2018, 05:43 AM | #12 |
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WPS solves my office suite predicament. It's multi-platform and can be online or a download. Really nice actually.
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7 Sep 2018, 08:31 AM | #13 |
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7 Sep 2018, 08:32 AM | #14 |
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7 Sep 2018, 09:00 AM | #15 |
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