When you live with someone, you make a heck of a lot of choices together — big choices, like, “Should we sell our house and move to Thailand?” and small choices, like, “Should we buy this new recycling bin?”

Somewhere in the middle is an important, often infuriating step: “Whose email address should we use to log into Netflix?”

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Right now, I’m sitting here beaming because my inbox is at zero. Really! Did I read and reply to every single message? Well, no. Before I took back control, I had 409 unread messages. But I have a trick to starting each year with a clean slate. You can do it, too!

Clear out your inbox

Drowning in emails? Here’s a surprisingly easy fix to begin the New Year right: Archive your inbox. It’s like a magic wand for your digital clutter!

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No, no, no — not this email, of course. I’m talking about the rambling ones you get from coworkers, clients, your boss, your neighbor, your cranky uncle.

The folks at messaging app Slack surveyed 8,000 small biz workers to pick their brains. Turns out, our old ways of sending emails are chock full of painful time wasters no one likes sending or reading.

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I got an email from a reader asking if hitting the “unsubscribe” button in her inbox is smart. Like many things in tech, it depends. In some cases, reacting to spammers might make your email a hot commodity, leading to more unwanted emails or even a spot on a “for sale” list.

Here’s the lowdown on how to stop getting emails you don’t want — without opening yourself up to more junk.

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Have you ever felt like spam is that one friend who just can’t take a hint? You know, the one who keeps inviting you to their pyramid scheme parties? Out of nowhere, your inbox is flooded with offers of “get rich quick” pitches. Some email providers block these kinds of messages before they cause trouble.

But what if important emails get flagged as spam? Like my newsletter! Use the steps below to make sure I never get lost in your junk or spam folder again. It’s dark and scary in there.

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Minor tech annoyances can seem small at the moment. But in the grand scheme of things, they can cause stress and wasted time. If you don’t want tech issues to have a significant impact, cut them off with these tech life hacks.

They can even help you when you’re away from your computer. Read on for a few easy ways to make your life easier.

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Every time you see her at the office, Jan from accounting is just lovely. She asks about your family, compliments your hair and has a smile on her face. Via email, she’s a total jerk.

This happens more often than you’d think. Tutoring company Preply surveyed 1,000 people, and 65% say their otherwise friendly coworkers are passive-aggressive over email.

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I have a rule: If discussing something via email takes paragraphs and paragraphs, I pick up the phone instead.

Another way I keep my inbox clean is by archiving all my messages at the start of the year. Who says you can’t do the same thing in summer? Tap or click for my quick and easy fix to get a clean slate.

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Outlook’s undoubtedly changed a lot over the years. Some updates are fantastic. Others? Maybe not the best, but it’s still an incredibly robust way to correspond with others.

These Microsoft Outlook tips can streamline daily tasks no matter which version you’re using. We’ll show you things like how to sort through your messages and organize the most important ones.

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Are you organizing your inbox with Gmail filters? If not, you should be.

If you dread inbox clutter, Gmail filters can help you cull the mess and save anything important for later. It keeps your primary inbox free and clear of clutter, enabling you to focus on what you need to accomplish and stay as productive as possible.

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Sometimes, you remember an email you have to send — but it’s 8 p.m., and you don’t want to bother someone at night. Sure, you could just write the email and send it in the morning, but you might forget. Once you know how to schedule emails, you can ensure that the message pops up in their inbox at a better time.

It’s easy to start scheduling email messages ahead of time. You can use built-in tools on Gmail or Outlook to send emails at your convenience or just use add-ons to get the job done. If you want to be more productive, here are some simple ways to declutter your inbox.

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Email marketing is one of the best ways to reach your target audience. It helps send personalized messages straight to your ideal customer’s inbox. Don’t overlook it when planning cross-channel campaigns. If you’re new to email marketing, use these three strategies for success.

1. Build an organic list to make an effective email marketing campaign

Need help with online marketing for your small business? Check out these free digital marketing courses. Email marketing is a significant takeaway from online classes.

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Nearly half of all people said they can tell a coworker’s mood by their greetings and sign-offs. Get this: 91% said the people they work with are sometimes passive-aggressive via email. Ouch.

A new survey from Preply has some guidance if you’re maybe, accidentally, oops that person.

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Scam emails might have their roots in the ’90s, but they are flowering just as well in the 2020s — even Kim still has to deal with them. That seems only likely to speed up now that AI is helping them correct typos. But while we keep our eyes peeled for cutting-edge scam emails, there are some classics you want to be on the lookout for too.

Here are some all-too-familiar email subject lines to watch out for. They’re almost always scams.

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If you have a question for your doctor, but it’s not an emergency, sending an email is the easiest way to communicate. But beware. Some doctors are now charging a fee to send emails or text messages.

Read on for details on why doctors are considering a fee for answering medical questions by email. 

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Be careful: That SVG file you just downloaded may be harboring a dangerous secret.

Cybercriminals are sending out emails masquerading as DocuSign notifications. Click and they may be able to steal your data using this new spin on one of the most commonly spoofed types of messages.

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We’re at the threshold of the new year, and it’s not too early to get a head start on getting your home in order. We’re not talking about scrubbing your floors and dusting the blinds. Tap or click here for seven tools to get your digital life in shape.

Is your inbox full of unread messages and spam? Do you feel guilty every time you unlock your phone and see triple or even quadruple digits over your email icon? You’ll get to it later, right? Probably not.

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So you want to stop seeing someone’s emails in your inbox but don’t want to block them. Maybe a coworker is hounding you, and you’d rather get to their emails later so you can focus on more pressing issues. In that case, you should know how to mute people in Gmail.

With this trick, you can mute email threads and conversations. When you mute a conversation, you send future messages to the “All Mail” label. This way, they’re out of your inbox, even if someone responds to the muted conversation later. Tap or click for more ways to control your inbox.

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Scams are rising, and more people are falling for phishing attacks and email hacks than ever. Tap or click here for three immediate steps to take if you fell for a scam.

Just think about how often you open an email from someone you trust and click a link or download an attachment. Every one of those times is a chance for an enterprising cybercriminal to fool you.

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Elon Musk wants to overhaul Twitter’s verification system now that he owns the company. A blue badge with a white checkmark indicates that you are who you say you are, which thwarts impersonators. For many social media lovers, verification icons are like badges of honor.

They signify that you’re important enough to require proof of identity. Until now, verification badges on Twitter have been free. But rumors say Musk wants to charge Twitter users $8 monthly to either get a checkmark or keep the one they already have.

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