Inbox Notifier

As you probably already know, you can only receive Google mail desktop notifications if you are using Chrome, Firefox or Safari and have Gmail open in your browser. That is, of course, unless you use a specialized third-party app.

Inbox Notifier is an open-source program that runs in the system tray and displays desktop notifications whenever you receive new Gmail messages. It allows you to check your inbox easily and even makes it simpler to write new messages.

The setup process is very straightforward. Once you have installed the program, you only need to provide your Gmail credentials and allow the application to manage your account. Your data will be synchronized, and you will be able to check your inbox directly from the system tray.

The application will be launched automatically at system startup, but you can change this behavior if you prefer. The initial Gmail account can also be replaced with a different one at any time.

Inbox Notifier checks your Gmail account for updates at a regular interval, which can be customized. When you receive a new message, a notification is displayed in the system tray area, with or without a sound alert. You can specify whether the message content should be displayed in the notification and what should happen when it is clicked.

It is possible to disable these notifications for a specified amount of time. If you don’t want to be disturbed when working on something important or just relaxing, this is a very useful feature.

Aside from providing notifications, the app also lets you know how many unread messages are currently in your inbox. If you double-click the tray icon, your email account page will be opened in your default browser.

Moreover, the program can bring up your Gmail page with the New Message window already opened, saving you a lot of time whenever you need to send a new email.

On the whole, Inbox Notifier is a well-designed and very useful application that provides you with Gmail desktop notifications and several other useful features. It is very easy to set up and use, helping you stay on top of your emails at all times.