How to stop mail popping up on mac
The pesky mail notifications on a Mac! Here are a few ways to stop them from popping up:
Method 1: Disable Mail Notifications in System Preferences
- Go to System Preferences > Notifications.
- Click on "Mail" in the left-hand menu.
- Toggle off the switch next to "Mail" to disable notifications.
Method 2: Disable Mail Notifications in Mail Preferences
- Open Mail app.
- Go to Mail > Preferences.
- Click on "General" tab.
- Uncheck the box next to "Show notifications" or "Show alerts".
Method 3: Use Notification Center
- Click on the Notification Center icon in the top right corner of your screen (it looks like a speech bubble).
- Click on the "Mail" notification.
- Click on the "Turn Off" button at the bottom of the notification.
Method 4: Use a Third-Party App
There are several third-party apps available that can help you disable mail notifications on your Mac. Some popular options include:
- Notification Center Manager (free)
- Notification Tweaker (free)
- Do Not Disturb (paid)
Method 5: Use a Script
If you're comfortable with scripting, you can use a script to disable mail notifications. Here's an example script you can use:
- Open the Terminal app.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
osascript -e 'tell application "Mail" to set notifications enabled to false'
This script will disable mail notifications for the Mail app.
I hope these methods help you stop those pesky mail notifications from popping up on your Mac!