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POSTAL_SORTING_DESK v1.0

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1971: The First Stamp

Before the web, Ray Tomlinson sent the first network email. He chose the @ symbol to separate the user's name from their computer's name. It was like magicβ€”sending mail without a truck!

"I sent the message to myself, from one machine to another." β€” Ray T.

Who can have an account?

Almost anyone! Most sites need you to be 13, but schools provide student boxes. Every address has 3 parts:

kid_hero@gmail.com
Username: Your unique digital name.
Domain: The "Post Office" hosting your mail.

Gmail Training

Gmail is the world's most popular post office. Here’s what’s inside:

  • πŸ“₯ Inbox: Where your new mail lands.
  • βž• Compose: Click this to write a new letter.
  • πŸ“Ž Attachment: The paperclip icon to send photos/files.

Defeating Spam & Phishing

Email is amazing, but some people use it to be "Digital Pirates."

πŸ₯« SPAM

Digital junk mail. Annoying, but harmless. Just delete it!

🎣 PHISHING

Fake mail trying to steal your password. NEVER click their links.

πŸš€ Your Training Path:

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Year 1: Pilot

Learn to steer the browser by typing web addresses (URLs) perfectly.

Start Flight
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Year 2: Scout

Become an expert at finding facts and ignoring tricky ads.

Mission Locked
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Year 3: Hero

Rescue your mailbox! Learn to spot Spam and fake Phishing emails.

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