Many of us prefer desktop applications to visiting web pages for certain web functions. If you're in that group, you might find this free Gmail client for Windows useful. The program is called InboxerInboxer and lets you connect and use multiple Gmail accounts, snooze, pin, and add emails to predefined and custom groups. All you need to create your Gmail Inbox for the Windows desktop is the environment and a Gmail account. It's not an official application, but it fulfills its functions admirably.
How to Set Up and Use Inboxer
Its use is very simple: Once you have downloaded the program you'll need to start it and enter your information. After that, a popup will welcome you. There you can customize the prominent features of this desktop Inbox. The interface is almost identical to what Gmail has accustomed you to. At the top, as always, you'll find the search box; on the left you have all the folders, categories, and other functions.
Managing Multiple Accounts and Features
To add more Gmail accounts, you'll only need to click on the icon in the top right corner. On the bottom right are the tools to compose new emails and set reminders. And on the left, you'll have the following shortcuts: Inbox, sent items, drafts, reminders, spam, contacts, create groups, and access settings. As you can see, Inboxer's graphical interface is almost identical to Gmail's, so it will be easy to get used to its functions.
If you're one of those users who likes to use desktop programs to receive your emails this environment offers you all the functions you'll find in your Gmail account, but on your desktop. Not convinced by Inboxer and need more options? Visit this list of other Gmail clients and choose the one that suits you best.
