How do I get Mail to show desktop alerts when I get mail?

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How do I get Mail to show desktop alerts or start bouncing around when I get mail?

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered May 28 '10 at 14:26

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Install Growl and Growlmail (or some other Growl mail addon for different mail programs or online mail).

answered May 28 '10 at 14:26

Doug Harris

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Mar 01 '11 at 09:41

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Try this plugin: Herald It's free and vorks good. can be customized. 5 stars!

answered Mar 01 '11 at 09:41

McLaud

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score 0 · Accepted Answer · edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17

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If you use Gmail you might just want to use Google Notifier for Mac. It also notifies you about upcoming Google Calendar events. Also check similar superuser thread.

edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17

Community

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answered Jul 04 '10 at 14:27

mefepe

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How do I get Mail to show desktop alerts when I get mail?

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