Hands-On Tech (Audio)

HOT 289: Understanding Email Tracking Pixels - Are Tracking Pixels in Emails Real?

Hands-On Tech (Audio)

Show Notes

On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers a question from Lyle who wants to know whether a coworker can really tell when he has opened her emails.

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Host: Mikah Sargent

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