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How do I install and setup a Thunderbird (email)?
Installing Thunderbird is a very easy task. Everybody who can surf on Internet can install it. The process has been simpfied during the years.
Thunderbird is a perfect partner for Gmail, Hotmail and other Webmail-users.
- Go to www.mozilla.com in order to download Thunderbird.
- Then, click on a Thunderbird icon on the frontpage. The clever website automatically understand whether you are a Windows or Mac user.
- Be patient when downloading and saving this package on your computer. Depending on the quality of your Internet connection
- After received it, click on the Thunderbird icon on your computer (in a folder and place where your downloads are located.)
- The installation program opens up and Thunderbird will be installed.
When you have succeed in installation, it’s time to set up an email account. Pay attention to passwords and email addresses. Very often one misspelled character prevents your account working.
- Click on Thunderbird icon in order to launch it for the first time.
- Your name, email address and password will be asked. Add them. Tick on Remember password — it makes your life a bit easier.
- NOTE: If you are lucky (using a well-known Internet Service Provider ISP or you have an email account from Gmail, Hotmail or similar), Thunderbird can automatically add all main technical email account settings.
- NOTE 2: If your ISP is not on the list, you CAN EASILY add them manually via Manual Setup. Get the papers of your Internet subscription that indicates important Incoming & Outgoing email servers. They are need when handling your emails. Typically, there are e.g. mail.anttihaverinen.net (incoming) and smtp.voo.be (outgoing).
- Activate your account by selecting Create account.
Read more about the official instructions of setting up Thunderbird (written by Mozilla).
How do I install Firefox?
Installing Firefox and Thunderbird is a very easy task. Everybody who can surf on the Internet, can install these applications.
- Go to www.mozilla.com in order to download applications.
- Click on whether Firefox or Thunderbird icons on the frontpage. The clever website of Mozilla automatically gives you the newest and suitable version of those applications to be downloaded.
- Follow the steps on the screen and instructions that have been provided after received the package.
What are Add-ons and how do I install them?
The Add-ons are small applications inside of Firefox and Thunderbird that gives the extra features.
Setting up and using them is easy. In addition, add-ons are being kept updated automatically.
- Go to www.mozilla.com in order to download add-ons.
- At the top of top navigation bar there is Add-ons-menu. Select All Add-ons.
- Use search or categories in order to find desired add-on.