Windows and Apple have long been incompatible competitors; therefore, it may be a surprise to learn that you can configure Windows MSN email accounts, including WIndows Live or Hotmail accounts, to work in Mail, Apple’s mail client for Mac OS X. Many of these email accounts use an HTTP protocol, which is not an option in Mail; however, by setting the server to a POP3 server, you can set Mail to access your email from MSN. Writer Bio

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