What kind of software do I need to open the files that come with some of the emails I get?

All personal computers (Windows, Mac, Linux) already have built-in tools for viewing most standard picture formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG.

A web browser alone is sufficient, but specialized tools are also available with your OS. Indeed, a lot of email clients use web browser technology for the purpose of rendering your email message, complete with inline pictures.

If someone is emailing images to you and you cannot open them, then perhaps they’re using a proprietary format like Photoshop PSD format?

Can you provide more details?

Windows, Mac, or Linux.

Ok, I’m talking about some files or video that come with some mails, and I need to open excel, word and all that stuff, I dont really know how to explain this…

When you receive the files, they have file extensions like .bmp or .xls or .doc, etc.

If you double click on the file attachment in the email document, and you have the correct program already on your computer, your computer will open it for you.

You can use Google to research the extension, just put .doc (or whatever) in the search box. This will tell you what program is used to open this type of file.

If you want Excel, Word, and stuff you need to buy Microsoft Office. If you just want to view those types of files go download Open Office (free alternative to MS Office).

A side note. E-mail attachments are the number one way to fuck your computer up. Never open a exe file. Never open shit that is from someone you don’t know. Think about what you are opening. Do you find it odd that your mom is sending you links to a Paris Hilton sex tape?

Here is what happens in a nutshell.

1. I send some nasty to you in a e-mail.
2. You open it.
3. Now I send everyone in your address book the same nasty e-mail.
4. Now I have control of your computer and everyone that clicks the link.

This doesn’t happen that much anymore. But it was a big problem around 2004. But it is still doable. It is just a bit harder.

I know that doesn’t answer your question. My point is to just be really careful with what you open.

I only open stuff from people I expect that will send me stuff. It isn’t bad to e-mail and ask them if they meant to e-mail that file.