I noticed that automated emails from Steam weren't doing alt-text very well. Some image links had no or inadequate alt-text. (Note that Steam don't support opting for plain text rather than HTML emails.)

I'm fortunate enough to depend upon alt-text never-to-rarely. But I prefer not to load remote images, so I still benefit from alt-text.

I filled out a support request to Steam layout out the specific examples I'd found of where they weren't doing very well, and stressing why it's (morally, legally, etc.) important to do better.

And you know what: they quietly fixed it. When I received an email today telling me that something on my wishlist is on sale, it had reasonably-good alt-text throughout. Neat.

heh. my 2011 rantlet "The Problem Isn't Email, It's Microsoft Exchange" https://nxdomain.no/~peter/the_problem_isnt_email_its_microsoft_exchange.html made this week's "Valuable news" by @vermaden https://vermaden.wordpress.com/2025/03/17/valuable-news-2025-03-17/ #smtp #email #exchange #spam #security #timesinks

I thought I had seen it all when it comes to mail delivery and security issues.

But this morning I was introduced to the fact that there are Exchange admins who will implement a rule that all incoming mail from outside their own organization should be flagged as potentially dangerous and presented to the user with the option to block sender and no option to mark the message or the sender as valid.

Yes, that for every single message.

What makes #Tuta stand out among all #private #email providers:

Quantum-safe encryption
ALL apps open source and published on F-Droid
Focus on free desktop clients, including Linux
Focus on feature-parity in all apps

What was your reason for choosing us?

If you have a Yahoo account you consent to your emails being accessed by Yahoo's AI and third party AI. #Yahoo #TOS #email #internet #privacy #infosec

I’ve let my MS Office expire which means I’m hunting about for a new #email client for my PC. I need one that can handle multiple emails and isn’t run by robber barons. It also needs to work with overwhelmed brains (neurodivergent friendly) Any suggestions?

I’ve downloaded trials for Mailbird and Mailspring so far.

What would you use these days to send out emails with auth codes for a small-ish web app? I have no interest in using Sendgrid, Mailgun, etc. I just need something to send out emails from `no-reply@example.com`

I don't even need to accept incoming email.

The Problem Isn't Email, It's Microsoft Exchange -- it turns out my 2011-vintage rant still rings true, now also available trackerless: https://nxdomain.no/~peter/the_problem_isnt_email_its_microsoft_exchange.html #inefficiency #timewasted #email #archiving #microsoft #exchange #compliance #deduplication #unsolvedproblems #smtp #mail #annoyances

I love my email client because I've set all my emails to Plain text view and haven't looked back since. I also never have to see badly formatted newsletters again! Now, I get emails that say this, which is honestly more than fine by me! I'd rather get this then some badly formatted email.

However, your email software can't display HTML emails. You can view the newsletter by clicking here:

URL GOES HERE.

Much cleaner reading experience now!

A list of Digital Service Providers outside the jurisdiction of the United States of America.

https://codeberg.org/Linux-Is-Best/Outside_Us_Jurisdiction

This is a group project, so feel free to reach out if you have any suggestions, or learn any new information.

#Vpn #Email #Dns #Domain #Messenger #WebHosting #PasswordManager #WebSearch #UsJurisdiction #Project2025 #UnitedStates

Landgerichtsurteil: Automatische Antwort-E-Mail kann rechtswidrig sein

Wer in einem Impressum eine E-Mail-Adresse angibt und auf Zuschriften dorthin nur per Auto-Reply antwortet, verstößt laut einem Gericht gegen Wettbewerbsregeln.

https://www.heise.de/news/Landgerichtsurteil-Automatische-Antwort-E-Mail-kann-rechtswidrig-sein-10315377.html?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

Have you started using the new features in your Tuta Calendar (and have you looked at the sneak peek of what's coming next )
https://tuta.com/blog/tuta-mail-calendar-updates-march

Now your encrypted calendar has:

Three-day view
Calendar name in event preview
Improved calendar repeat rules

Vraagje:

Er is veel te doen om de nieuwe 'regels' van Firefox.
Nu gebruik ik Thunderbird, wat ook van Mozzila is, voor mijn mail accounts.
Weet iemand of Thunderbird ook de nieuwe regels , zoals die van Firefox, heeft?
Ik heb het nergens kunnen vinden.
Zo ja: wat is een goed vergelijkbaar alternatief voor een desktop pc?
Voor m'n android tablet heb ik K-9 mail, maar die is er niet voor een 'gewone' pc.

#firefox #thunderbird #email #k-9

Can anyone walk me through setting up email through @nextcloud ?
I have my own domains (1 for work, 1 for personal).

As in, walk me through it in an "imagine you're explaining to a 3 year old" way.

I used to be able to figure this stuff out but autistic burnout and covid brain fog have destroyed my ability to thing entirely.

Ihr wisst doch immer alles, welcher deutsche #Email-Anbieter (Server in D, ohne KI) hat auch eine App fürs Handy? Webinterface reicht nicht. Posteo? Danke & gerne boost

New post where I list out some of the things I am considering as I am trying to find a replacement for my #email provider. As I am considering leaving #fastmail for a different options that are out there. I am curious if others have thoughts and would be interested in reading my thoughts and reply to my post here on the #fediverse with some thoughts.

https://hack13.blog/2025/03/finding-my-new-email-solution/

SideWinder targets the maritime and nuclear sectors with an updated toolset

The SideWinder APT group intensified its activities in the second half of 2024, targeting maritime infrastructures, logistics companies, and nuclear sectors across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The group updated its toolset, including improvements to its RTF exploit, JavaScript loader, and Backdoor Loader. SideWinder's infection chain begins with spear-phishing emails containing malicious DOCX files, exploiting CVE-2017-11882 to deliver a multi-stage payload. The group demonstrated agility in evading detection, often updating their tools within hours of being identified. Notable targets included government entities, military installations, and diplomatic missions, with an increased focus on maritime and nuclear-related organizations.

Pulse ID: 67cebdf90f3d662d90cb0701
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/67cebdf90f3d662d90cb0701
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2025-03-10 10:24:57

Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.

OMG as mozilla (thunderbird / FireFox) seems to start cooperation with Meta I am looking for a mail client, free, open source, for Mac OS / iOS and Linux..

Any advice appreciated!

edit: they started already in 2022: https://news.itsfoss.com/mozilla-meta-facebook/ The latest report was about something with AI. Have to re-search the origin....

How do people feel about #ProtonMail? I would like to get off gmail, mostly as a matter of principle, and the basic plan is $5/month *Canadian*, which is pretty cheap, but I'm curious what other people's experience has been. Specifically, have you had any trouble with their "bridge" app to using your own email client (NB: I'm on #Betterbird).