If OS X Mail will not store drafts, junk mail, or trashed messages on the server for an IMAP account, you likely just need to re-establish Mail's link to the designated account folder.

Yes, everyone says IMAP is the way to go when accessing your email via third-part clients, but depending on your needs POP3 may be a better choice.

IMAP (short for Internet Message Access Protocol) is an internet protocol l that lets you sync your email inbox across multiple devices.

POP and IMAP are the two most popular email protocols, but there are a few differences between them. Here's what you need to know.

When some of your email messages appear on one PC, and other messages on another, you're using the wrong protocol.

If you're a fan of Outlook.com but still use a few other accounts for mail—like Gmail or Yahoo—you can import your mail and manage it from Outlook.com's awesome interface.