Spencer Municipal Utilities' Website Compass

8 WebsiteCompass Internet Connections These days, the notification of a new email in your inbox might generate more of a groan than a smile, since you probably receive dozens or even hundreds of new emails each day. Inbox overload not only takes precious time to manage, but it can lead to increased stress and decreased productivity. Other often-cited issues with email include: • Lack of real-time communication – Messages are not delivered or responded to instantly, which can be a hindrance in situations requiring immediate feedback or collaboration. • Difficult to maintain context – When an email thread progresses through multiple replies and forwards, it can be challenging to follow the flow of discussions and pinpoint key details or decisions, potentially leading to misunderstandings. • Security concerns – Phishing emails can trick recipients into revealing sensitive information, and attachments can harbor malware or viruses. Given these issues—as well as the popularity of instant messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Messenger, and WeChat—email is considered by some as becoming outdated. But is that true? Is email headed toward its demise, or are both email and instant messaging here to stay? We think the latter is more likely. Email remains ideal for certain types of communication situations, as does instant messaging. We’ve gathered some of the main differences between the platforms so you can use them most effectively. Email vs. Instant Messaging Each has its strengths, so using both makes sense In the 1988 movie You’ve Got Mail, Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) and Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) gleefully look forward to AOL letting them know about a new email. When was the last time you felt that way?

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