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What is parallel programming, and how can I use it?
We’re here to discuss parallel programming, but we want to set the scene with burritos to make the topic easier to digest. If you had to make 100 burritos for a potluck party, it...
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FML, my mass email had a typo. What do I do?
So, you made a mistake. You spent a long time making sure your email was perfect, only to make a mistake. Here is how you go about fixing it...
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FML, I'm on an email blocklist. What do I do?
The holidays already come with mounting anxiety. Will I find a Nintendo Switch for the kids? Your mom’s going to stay here for how long?! Will there be eggnog? So when you find...
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Email security and infrastructure: Cloud-based vs. on-premise
You could argue that cloud-based infrastructure is the natural evolution of on-premise software, but that might make some people angry. Whether you think of on-premise...
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FML, my mass email had a typo. What do I do?
So, you made a mistake. You spent a long time making sure your email was perfect, only to make a mistake. Here is how you go about fixing it...
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How to quickly bake Mailgun with PHP
When I started coding, I remember debating whether I would want to learn ASP.NET vs PHP. I read thousands of bulletin boards on...
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How to send transactional email in a NodeJS app using the Mailgun API
Sending transactional emails is easy regardless of your tools. If you use a NodeJS helper library, this walkthrough will help you get set up in Mailgun. Read more...
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Which SMTP port should I use? Understanding ports 25, 465 & 587
Which SMTP port should you use — port 25, port 465, or port 587? Click to learn more about Mailgun's guide to understanding SMTP ports...
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FML, I'm on an email blocklist. What do I do?
The holidays already come with mounting anxiety. Will I find a Nintendo Switch for the kids? Your mom’s going to stay here for how long?! Will there be eggnog? So when you find...
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Domain warm-up and reputation: Stretch before you send
So, you wanted to send out a lot of emails but found that when you did, a lot of them either ended up undelivered or in the spam folder. Think of it like this: When you start working...
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How to avoid emails going to spam
No matter how many stars we wish on, some questions will never have simple answers — including email. One of the biggest problems for any email provider is how to avoid emails...
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Understanding DKIM: How it works and why it's necessary
Are you who you say you are, or are you a spoofer in disguise? Answering this question is what DKIM is all about. As email usage and capabilities continue to grow, it’s important to...
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