Attaching a file to an email simply means linking a file to an email message so that they travel to their destination together. Read the Help section of your email program to learn how to attach files to your emails and how to open attachments. Email attachments are a fun way to send photos, long documents, even music and games, to families and buddies. A basic tip for everyone who uses email has to do with email attachments and the problem of computer viruses. We give you some good starting places below to learn about viruses.
Some email programs allow hyperlinks in messages.
If the email is from a friend, these links are an easy way to learn about and visit new web sites. But be very cautious before clicking a hyperlink contained in an email message you receive from a stranger. These links can infect your computer with a virus or expose you to an aggressive sales pitch. Email, Privacy, and Spam Remember to protect your email address and other private information when you are online. Only give them out when you are sure you are sharing them with a company you choose and trust, or an individual you know.