In most cases, the problem is the update interval that Mail uses to check for new messages. Has Mail become a distraction? It either rarely or never updates, leaving you wondering if Mail is actually working, or it updates too often, flashing notifications that distract you from your work.

If you’re a Mac Mail user, take a look at our Mail tips and give them a try. In this Rocket Yard guide we’ll check out seven features that are often overlooked, most likely left in the default setting, or simply not used. It has so many features that for most of us, we only touch the surface of what it can do. For many of us, the Mac’s Mail app is the most often used app in our collection.