Is there a desktop client I can use to check my e-mail?

Yes, you can download the desktop client by navigating to http://explore.live.com/windows-live-mail?os=other and click the download button.  Once Windows Live Mail 2011 is installed it will ask you to add an e-mail box. Below is an image of the settings that should be used. In the Username box make sure you enter your full username (ex: Perlmakl@alfredstate.edu) and your NetID password

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