ONE of the best things about the internet is e-mail but it can be a bit daunting to use if you are new to the web.

But the web can provide some useful hints and tips, especially the site http://everythingemail.net/email_help_tips.html

It's a beginners guide to using e-mail and is well written and informative.

It includes how to get the most out of news groups, netiquette and a large selection of e-mail-related links.