How to stop mail notifications popping up on pc

The pesky mail notifications! Here are some steps to help you stop mail notifications from popping up on your PC:

Method 1: Disable notifications for specific email clients

  1. For Outlook:
    • Open Outlook and go to File > Options > Notifications.
    • Uncheck the box next to "Show notifications" and click OK.
  2. For Gmail:
    • Open Gmail and click on the gear icon in the top right corner.
    • Select "See all settings" and then click on the "General" tab.
    • Scroll down to the "Notifications" section and uncheck the box next to "Show notifications" and click Save Changes.
  3. For other email clients (e.g., Yahoo, AOL, etc.):
    • Check your email client's settings or preferences to disable notifications.

Method 2: Disable notifications for all email clients

  1. For Windows 10:
    • Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
    • Click on "System" and then "Notifications & actions".
    • Scroll down to the "Get notifications from these senders" section and toggle off the switch next to "Email".
  2. For Windows 7/8:
    • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
    • Type "services.msc" and press Enter.
    • Find the "Windows Notification UI" service and right-click on it.
    • Select "Stop" and then "Disable".

Method 3: Use a third-party tool to block notifications

  1. Install a tool like Notification Blocker or Notification Killer.
  2. Configure the tool to block notifications from specific email clients or all notifications.

Method 4: Disable notifications for specific apps

  1. For Windows 10:
    • Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
    • Click on "System" and then "Notifications & actions".
    • Scroll down to the "Get notifications from these apps" section and toggle off the switch next to the email client you want to disable notifications for.
  2. For Windows 7/8:
    • Right-click on the notification area (system tray) and select "Customize".
    • Uncheck the box next to the email client you want to disable notifications for.

Remember to restart your email client or PC after making these changes to ensure they take effect.