Connections to the server "imap.mail.yahoo.com" on the default ports timed out

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I want read my email on my old MacBook but am having severe server problems & not sure what that means? If not a solution even an idea would be appreciated. PLEASE HELP!

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 6, 2022 5:33 PM

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John Galt

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Oct 6, 2022 6:50 PM in response to madzoired95

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