Gmail | - Part 2

How to Use Gmail Like a Desktop Email Client in 7 Simple Steps

Would you ditch your default desktop email client, if Gmail had more desktop-like features? Gmail is the leading webmail client, but desktop email clients remain a thing. They’re appealing because you can store your emails locally and access them anytime. What if Gmail could be more like a desktop client, while not dropping any of… read more »

6 New Free Gmail Extensions for Chrome You Need to Install

As good as Inbox by Gmail is, there are still many who use good old Gmail. And developers make more extensions for them. If you use the mighty combination of Google Chrome and Gmail, there are some new add-ons you need to check out. All the extensions are about being more productive in your inbox…. read more »

The Search for the Perfect Mac Desktop Gmail Client

I’m still lamenting the death of Sparrow, a fantastic mail app that was acquired by Google and thrown into the recycle bin. I’m not over it yet. Since Sparrow’s untimely demise, I’ve tried a number of alternatives to find the best way to use Gmail on a Mac. A few specific things are important in my search…. read more »

Turn Your Gmail Inbox into a Task Managing Machine with ActiveInbox

Your email inbox is usually a hot mess of pending tasks and projects. But with ActiveInbox, you can organize them all right in Gmail with an ease that’s nearly unheard of. While ActiveInbox is almost never discounted, we’re offering an elusive markdown just for MakeUseOf readers. A year of service is valued at $ 39.95,… read more »

How to Create Sublabels in Gmail (And Why You Should)

Email organization is the bane of office life. When working in a large team, it’s common to get dozens of emails every day — and if you have any sort of public-facing email address, you could receive hundreds. It’s easy to drown under all of those emails. And the sad thing is that most of… read more »

Make a Raspberry Pi Gmail Notification Light

In this quick and easy Raspberry Pi project, you’ll learn how to make a Gmail email notification light. If you have any unread emails, a Python script turns the LED on. This project requires very few parts, and can be completed in under an hour! You can of course dress up your LED any way… read more »

Quick Tips That’ll Make You a Gmail Power User

Gmail isn’t just a place to send and receive email. Well, I mean technically it is, but if you’re truly skilled at using it, you can make it do so much more for you. If you’re a Gmail power user, you can do it all. How do you become a Gmail power user? Just follow… read more »

10 Email Problems You Can Solve with Gmail Filters

An overflowing inbox is a common problem for everyone. It almost seems like those emails come in at a faster rate than we can take action on them. As with most things in life, it’s best to automate a few tasks than put the burden on yourself. That’s what Gmail’s filters are for. We’ve shown… read more »

10 Super Efficient Ways Inbox by Gmail Saves You Time

Gmail is good as ever, but could Inbox by Gmail be the better choice for you? Inbox by Gmail is Google’s most recent approach to email organization and management. It takes some getting used to, but if it’s capable of giving you a simpler email workflow, it’s worth adopting. And now you don’t even need an invite… read more »

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