#984 – What Is and Is Not Spam

Lovely Spam! Wonderful Spam!

OK, Monty Python aside, perhaps it's not so lovely. But just what qualifies as spam?

I take a pretty hard line, to the point where I've marked as spam assorted political and conspiratorial emails some of my readers send me.

They share a common characteristic: I didn't ask for 'em, and I don't want 'em. (Heck, I don't have time for 'em!)

Read more: What Is and Is Not Spam

Also this week

• Location from an IP address? Nope.
• Who's using a file? Yup.
• Deleting your Google account? Maybe.
• Hot Computer? Uh oh.

As always, links below.

TEH Podcast

Once again an assortment of travel activity meant we had to skip this week's podcast. We'll be skipping next week's also.

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Take care,

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What Is and Is Not Spam
Using the Report Spam button properly.

Understanding what is and is not spam is important to make sure you get what you want and improve spam filtering for everyone.
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Also This Week on Ask Leo!

How Do I Get Someone's Location From an IP Address? You probably can't.
While getting someone's name and address from their IP address is technically possible, it's also difficult and requires law enforcement's help. Read: How Do I Get Someone's Location From an IP Address?

How Can I Find Out Who Is Using a "File in Use"? What to do if Windows doesn't tell you.
If Windows or another program reports that a file is in use without telling you what program is using it, Process Explorer can. Read: How Can I Find Out Who Is Using a "File in Use"?

How to Delete Your Google Account Permanently But first, perhaps a better suggestion.
Deleting is permanent. There's another option that's less drastic, includes a safety net, and eventually achieves the same goal. Read: How to Delete Your Google Account Permanently

Why Is My Computer Hot and Loud? Heat is the enemy and can come from many sources.
Several components in your computer use power and generate heat in proportion to how they're used. I'll review the two biggies. Read: Why Is My Computer Hot and Loud?

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Why Is My Computer Hot and Loud? Several components in your computer use power and generate heat in proportion to how they're used. I'll review the two biggies. Watch: Why Is My Computer Hot and Loud?

How to Delete Your Google Account Permanently If you delete your google account it is permanent. There's another option that's less drastic, includes a safety net, and eventually achieves the same goal. Watch: How to Delete Your Google Account Permanently

How Can I Find Out Who Is Using a "File in Use"? If Windows or another program reports that a file is in use without telling you what program is using it, Process Explorer can. Watch: How Can I Find Out Who Is Using a "File in Use"?

What Is, and Is Not, Spam Understanding what is and is not spam is important to make sure you get what you want and improve spam filtering for everyone. Watch: What Is, and Is Not, Spam

How Do I Get Someone's Location From An IP Address? While getting someone's name and address from their IP address is technically possible, it's also difficult and requires law enforcement's help. Watch: How Do I Get Someone's Location From An IP Address?

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