New Hotmail Features: Ten new reasons to love Hotmail

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by Malcontent, Dec 17, 2011.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. Daveski17

    Daveski17 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2008
    Posts:
    10,239
    Location:
    Lloegyr
    Yes, I had a feeling that there was little support. Although I had a prompt reply when I asked a question on their forum.

    Mind you, the fact that it hasn't changed for a while may not be a bad thing. Yahoo! Mail was great around ten years ago, until they went through various 'improvement' phases. ;)
     
  2. Defcon

    Defcon Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2006
    Posts:
    337
    Hotmail is a bad joke compared to Gmail, its not even fair comparing both of them. I have a Hotmail account from way back (which keeps filling up with spam due to their terrible junk filter) and there is not a single thing I can think of that Hotmail does better.
     
  3. vasa1

    vasa1 Registered Member

    Joined:
    May 1, 2010
    Posts:
    4,417
    It would be nice if you post your thoughts on workarounds in another thread (like Customizing Hotmail's Appearance?). I look forward to learning something new :thumb:
     
  4. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Registered Member

    Joined:
    May 11, 2011
    Posts:
    9,146
    There are extensions for Firefox (zebratables or something is one that comes to mind) that can change the background of pages etc.
     
  5. Martijn2

    Martijn2 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2006
    Posts:
    321
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    Funny, I can say the same thing the other way around, my Gmail accounts (yes, I have multiple) are spam infested
     
  6. guest

    guest Guest

    Gmail currently offers 7,something GB of storage space, while Hotmail offers ever-growing unlimited space (the more you need, the more it gives).

    Gmail currently limits e-mail attachments to 25MB max, while Hotmail offers a much larger 10GB limit, thanks to its integration with SkyDrive.

    Hotmail has some features that Gmail still doesn't, like support to aliases and Active view.

    Check and compare. But please, don't come back saying "I don't need blablabla"...

    References:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_webmail_providers

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotmail

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gmail

    http://explore.live.com/windows-live-hotmail

    http://mail.google.com/

    Same here, lol.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Dec 19, 2011
  7. Daveski17

    Daveski17 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2008
    Posts:
    10,239
    Location:
    Lloegyr
    As for Spam, I have very little on GMail, AOL or Hotmail & it is virtually non-existent on Yahoo! Mail. I guess I'm lucky in that respect, either that or the spam filters are working well for me.
     
  8. xxJackxx

    xxJackxx Registered Member

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2008
    Posts:
    9,030
    Location:
    USA
    I have been using Hotmail with the Outlook Connector for years and like the fact that I can sync that between 2 machines effortlessly. Which is more than I can say about the stupid POP account I get from my ISP. I wish more of them would provide IMAP.
     
  9. Defcon

    Defcon Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2006
    Posts:
    337
    Thanks for the info on some new Hotmail features, guest. The attachment support is definitely something I can use. I just like Gmail's UI a lot more, and since I also use GTalk to keep in touch with friends and family members, and have an Android phone, its the ecosystem I fit in.
     
  10. PJC

    PJC Very Frequent Poster

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2010
    Posts:
    2,959
    Location:
    Internet
    I guess numbers speak by themselves...;)
    Hotmail has been greatly improved. :thumb:
     
  11. korben

    korben Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 5, 2009
    Posts:
    926
    I love Hotmail but for one feature - the intrusive msn ad in the right frame - I've tried a couple of tricks, including the impeccable otherwise HOST blocking one, yet to no avail, and I can't stand it - any tips guys??
     
  12. Creer

    Creer Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2008
    Posts:
    1,345
    If you are Opera user you can try how will work for you this extension:
    -https://addons.opera.com/en/addons/extensions/details/hide-hotmail-ads/1.3/?display=en
     
  13. CloneRanger

    CloneRanger Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2006
    Posts:
    4,978
    Yes :) This is how i block it in FF with Noscript:thumb:

    h1.gif

    h2.gif
     
  14. Malcontent

    Malcontent Registered Member

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2005
    Posts:
    629
    Location:
    Cleveland, Ohio USA
    I don't see any ad's in Hotmail, Gmail, ect. simply by using the Adblock Plus browser extension for Chrome/Firefox.

    There are browser add-on specifically for ad's in webmail.

    'Webmail Ad Blocker' for Chrome and Firefox.

    https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/webmail-ad-blocker/?src=ss

    https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cbhfdchmklhpcngcgjmpdbjakdggkkjp
     
  15. elapsed

    elapsed Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2004
    Posts:
    7,076
    The ad doesn't load when using Fanboy's TPL's, so I assume it won't when using Fanboy subscriptions in Firefox/Opera/Iron/etc.

    You could also click the "close ad" button.
     
  16. Daveski17

    Daveski17 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2008
    Posts:
    10,239
    Location:
    Lloegyr
    At one time Chrome often let ads through in various mail sites; one reason I was a fan of Iron's adblock .ini. However, if you type about:flags into the runbar & enable the Experimental Extension APIs:

    Enables experimental extension APIs. Note that the extension gallery doesn't allow you to upload extensions that use experimental APIs.

    & use it in conjunction with Adblock Plus for Google Chrome™ experimental builds it adblocks remarkably well.
     
  17. Page42

    Page42 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2007
    Posts:
    6,961
    Location:
    USA
    The intrusive msn ad in the right frame of what site?
    msn.com?
    o_O
     
  18. korben

    korben Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 5, 2009
    Posts:
    926
    ^ of Hotmail main window and others, redirecting to msn service when clicked, definitely an Opera user, and was sure HOST blocking would suffice but was dead wrong or so it appears, thank a bunch for the useful hints gents!
     
  19. moontan

    moontan Registered Member

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2010
    Posts:
    3,931
    Location:
    Québec
    the bloody adds are killing me inside Hotmail.

    i'm gonna start looking for an alternative soon i think.
     
  20. elapsed

    elapsed Registered Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2004
    Posts:
    7,076
    Ads are being removed anyway, deals will take their place: http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-to-replace-hotmail-banner-ads-with-deals
     
  21. moontan

    moontan Registered Member

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2010
    Posts:
    3,931
    Location:
    Québec
    right. lol

    anyway, i signed in at My Opera Mail.

    i can check my Hotmail account with My Opera Mail.
    No bloody adds, and i don't have to put up with the browser 'flickering' when using Hotmail with Opera browser.

    i'll test it further, but so far so good.
    there's only a 1Gb limit for now but it's more than enough for me.
     
  22. Page42

    Page42 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2007
    Posts:
    6,961
    Location:
    USA
    I still don't know where all these Hotmail ads are that are killing people, but I use AdBlock for Chrome (not AdBlock Plus) and I'm not seeing any ads at all.
     
  23. moontan

    moontan Registered Member

    Joined:
    Sep 11, 2010
    Posts:
    3,931
    Location:
    Québec
    i'd rather use a mail service that does not require me to install addons in my browser to make adds disappear.
    if there's no adds, i don't need the addons.

    i'm allergic to addons btw. ;)
     
  24. m00nbl00d

    m00nbl00d Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2009
    Posts:
    6,623
    If you want to block Hotmail ads... I'm pretty sure one of the many hosts file that block ads have the domains added to them. I can't see the ads. :D

    I'm also allergic to add-ons, specially when using them for sensitive tasks.
     
  25. Daveski17

    Daveski17 Registered Member

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2008
    Posts:
    10,239
    Location:
    Lloegyr
    Does anyone use Live Essentials/Windows Live Mail?
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.