Gmail New Mail Alarm

In the eventuality that you are working with dozens of applications at the same time, then it is understandable how you can miss an important message sent by a loved on or coworker. Gmail New Mail Alarm is an application designed to inform you about any new messages you receive via Gmail using desktop notifications.

The installation is quick, straightforward and does not require any special attention on your part. Upon launch, you are welcomed by a minimalistic interface that displays all available features and functions. Configuration-wise, you will be happy to learn that you only need to enter your Gmail credentials and you are set.

While the application can be minimized, it would have been nice if the utility could be sent to System Tray completely. The feature would be especially important for users who are running multiple applications and need to switch between them quite often. It would be useful if the program enabled you to add more Gmail accounts.

The idea behind the application is to provide you with a desktop notification each time you receive a new email. You can configure it to play a sound, in case you want to make sure you do miss the message.

The alert is displayed in a pop-up window that includes basic data that can help you distinguish between critical and less important messages. In other words, you can preview the name, address and the subject of the email within the notification.

The same information is provided when you access the Show New Mail(s) button and you can preview the content by clicking on it. On the other hand, you should keep in mind that you cannot view or download attachments attached to the message.

Regardless of whether you are having a hard time noticing the new messages or if your schedule allows you to check out the important emails only, then perhaps Gmail New Mail Alarm could come in handy.