How to change your Gmail background

Gmail has many features that can make your email more enjoyable, and easier to use. One fun feature is the ability to change the background. This makes it more fun to read your email, and also less recognizable when someone sneaks up on you at work.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A Gmail account

1. 1
   First log into your Gmail account. At the top, you will notice that there are a number of links you can click on. On the right side, you will find a link called Settings. Click this link to see the various settings you can play with.
   
2. 2
   Look around at all of the various settings you can control in Gmail. This is awesome! You've got a way to control just about everything in Gmail. But the one we want is at the far right called Themes.
   
3. 3
   After you click on themes, test a few of the listed themes out. When you click on one of the themes, it automatically changes so you can see what it looks like. Personally, I like the Planets theme, but choose one that matches your personality, or one that will improve your mood when you see it.

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How to Open Gmail With Outlook Express - Google Account

One of the useful features offered by Outlook Express is eliminating the need to open a browser and log into your Web-based e-mail account each time you want to read or send messages. Instead, users can filter their Web-based e-mail accounts, such as Gmail, into Outlook Express, which automatically checks and updates the account on a regular basis. It takes about 10 minutes to set up your Gmail account and read your mail through Outlook Express.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. • 1
     Open a browser and log into your Gmail account. Click "Settings" at the top of the page and select the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab. Put a radio button in the circle next to "Enable POP for all mail" and click the "Save Changes" button.
     
   • 2
     Launch your Outlook Express. Click "Tools" in the main menu bar. Scroll down and select "Accounts." Click the "Add" button and then select "Mail."
     
   • 3
     Type your Gmail e-mail address in the field in the window and click the "Next" button. Click "POP3" in the drop-down menu. Type "pop.gmail.com" in the incoming mail server field and type "smtp.gmail.com" in the outgoing mail field. Click the "Next" button.
     
   • 4
     Type your account name and password in the fields in the next window. Put a check mark in the box next to "Remember password." Click the "Next" button. Click the "Finish" button.
     
   • 5
     Hit the "Mail" tab. Highlight the Gmail e-mail account that you just created in the account list. Hit the "Properties" button. Click the "Advanced" tab.
     
   • 6
     Put a check mark in the boxes next to "This server requires a secure connection (SSL)." Type "465" for the server port number for outgoing mail. Type "995" for the server port number of incoming mail if it does not change automatically. Click the "Apply" button and then the "OK" button.
     
   • 7
     Click the "Servers" tab. Put a check mark in the box next to "My server requires authentication." Click the "OK" button.
     
     Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_6791057_open-gmail-outlook-express.html

How to Open a Gmail Account - Gmail

Gmail offers free Web-based email to Internet users in many countries in over 40 languages. Although it began as an invitation-only service in 2004, it switched over to general registration for the public in 2007. Its initial one gigabyte guaranteed free storage set a new standard for other free Web-based email providers. Customers can register for a Gmail account through Google, and enjoy other services in addition to email.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Go to the Google search engine front page. Choose the Gmail link at the top of the screen. You'll see the login and general information page. Click on "Sign up for Gmail" under the login box.
   
2. 
   
   Complete the "Create an account" page. Check availability for your desired log-in name. Enter a password. Gmail will rate your password as strong or weak. Click on "Password Strength" and open a pop-up window that will explain details about password security.
   
3. 
   
   Answer security questions. Then fill out an anti-spam word verification entry and check "I Accept" under "Terms Of Service." You'll be transferred to a welcome page with more information about Gmail.
   
4. 
   
   Click "I'm Ready. Show Me My Account" to start using your Google-mail account. Open and read the introductory email from the Google team to find out about Gmail's special features, like the instant "grouping" of related messages and extra storage space.
   
5. 
   
   Learn about other Gmail functions. There's a keyword-related search mode and a filing system that allows you to give sub-labels to each folder you create. Take the Gmail Tour by clicking on the text link on the "Getting Started with Gmail page.

Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_2125608_open-gmail-account.html