You have mail By richardv (Read 893 times)

[richardv]

Before my last computer crashed I used an e-mail program, I forget the name, that was a bit childish but had some nice features. The one I miss is the notifier than you have just received a new message. There were both sound and visual alerts. Could anyone suggest such a program. It would be handy trying to sell things on Craigs List when things are moving rapidly.

[Alleyoop]

What system do you have WINDOWS?

[jct842]

Thunderbird, you can put in any sound found on net for notification. I have a hindu or chinese GONG, one of those low pitched 3' to 4' in dia things you see in movies that they hit with a big club!

[richardv]

Window 7 and IE 11.

[Guitarman]

Here is a list of them

[richardv]

Thanks Guitarman, That should give me some thing to study tomorrow. The one I was trying to remember from 8 years ago in on the list. Increda Mail. And by the brief description hasn't changed much.

[Guitarman]

I also use Thunderbird. You can customize it to do most of your PIM stuff. (Personal Information Manager)
I have mine tied into my google calendar.

[richardv]

PIM and anything Google is a bad match in my opinion. Google is a data miner and an offshoot of AOL that takes over every aspect of your computer. I had to replace a hard drive because of there intrusions and that it was impossible to remove all aspects of it.
I've tried a couple free down loads but all want to do a security check and correct what they call errors.
I'll look into Thunderbird later, got other things this morning.

[Guitarman]

Yeah, I hate google too, but the people I work with use it and if I want to get paid, I have to comply. Feels like the Borg are here already.

[Alleyoop]

Go to your control panel and click on sounds then scroll down to Mail notifications, I recorded,"HEY YOU GOT MAIL" and use that

[richardv]

Alleyoop, that is fine but it only does it once and only if Windows is active and the speakers are turned up. The one I had would make the announcement in none Windows programs as well and check for mail at set intervals.

[richardv]

The Borg I can deal with. It's those sneaky Forenga ya gotta watch out for.

[Guitarman]

Ferengi are space chihuahuas with money issues. Sorta reminds me of a guy I knew who was a Chinese Jew. He used to squeak when he walked he was so tight.

[jct842]

I used to have homer simpson screaming you got mail untill one night I almost threw up all over the keyboard. One day soon I need to change avatar too.

[richardv]

That would be nice jct842.