How to keep mail from popping up on mac

The pesky mail notifications on Mac! Here are a few ways to minimize or disable them:

Method 1: Disable Mail Notifications

1. Go to System Preferences > Notifications.
2. Click on "Mail" in the left sidebar.
3. Uncheck the box next to "Mail" to disable notifications.

Method 2: Turn off Mail Notifications for Specific Accounts

1. Go to System Preferences > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
2. Select the account you want to disable notifications for.
3. Click on the "Advanced" tab.
4. Uncheck the box next to "Show this account in the Finder" to disable notifications for that account.

Method 3: Use Do Not Disturb

1. Go to System Preferences > Notifications.
2. Click on "Do Not Disturb" in the left sidebar.
3. Set the schedule or toggle the switch to enable Do Not Disturb mode.
4. During this time, notifications will be silenced, including Mail notifications.

Method 4: Use a Third-Party App

There are several third-party apps available that can help you manage and silence Mail notifications on your Mac. Some popular options include:

• Notification Center Cleaner (free)
• Notification Manager (free trial, then $4.99)
• Do Not Disturb (free)

Method 5: Use a Script

If you're comfortable with scripting, you can use AppleScript to disable Mail notifications. Here's an example script:

tell application "Mail"
    set notifications to false
end tell

Save this script as an application and run it whenever you want to disable Mail notifications.

Remember that these methods may not completely eliminate Mail notifications, but they should help minimize their frequency and annoyance.