In this week’s Backspin I discuss the value of HTML formatted e-mail. I contend that HTML email is not only useful as it increases the information carried, it also improves the quality of users’ writing. So, can we find a safe, expressive medium that satisfies the presentation requirements of the New School of email users while it addresses at least some of the Old School’s concerns? My suggestions are either a limited set of HTML that excludes scripting and CSS or a technology like Adobe’s Flashpaper. Your thoughts would be … Related content reviews Gravityscan, keeping WordPress sites safe If you want to keep your WordPress site free from hackers, you need Gravityscan to find the vulnerabilities By Mark Gibbs May 24, 2017 4 mins Security how-to Raspberry Pi, ultrasonics, and music Building a theremin with a Raspberry Pi using an ultrasonic distance sensor By Mark Gibbs May 19, 2017 4 mins Computers and Peripherals news What's in your home's basement? Bet it's not a mainframe. Collecting vintage computing gear should have its limits ... but not in this case By Mark Gibbs May 14, 2017 2 mins Computers and Peripherals reviews PodPi makes STEM education exciting! Problem solving with electronics, code, and cartoons. School wasn't this cool in my day. By Mark Gibbs Mar 29, 2017 4 mins Smart Home Podcasts Videos Resources Events NEWSLETTERS Newsletter Promo Module Test Description for newsletter promo module. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe