YOU’LL NEED THIS

THUNDERBIRD

The latest version (115.0) is compatible with Windows 7 onwards and most versions of Linux, provided you have at least a 1GHz Intel/AMD CPU and 1GB of RAM

PC LOVERS ARE SPOILED for choice when it comes to email clients, so it’s strange that so many just stick with the programs that come bundled with their OS.

Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform email client, originally developed via the Mozilla Foundation (of Firefox fame).

As it’s funded by user donations, you can rest assured that Thunderbird won’t spam you with ads or train AI on your personal emails. Its UI is incredibly clean and easy to follow, plus you’ll find that setup is a breeze. Aside from supporting email, the client can also help you manage your calendars, news feeds, and even certain chat protocols.

Thunderbird is also very customizable. You can alter aspects such as the layout of panes and messages with a few quick clicks. Thunderbird also supports thousands of ‘add-ons’, which can change the look and feel of the client, and even add extra functionality. –NATE DRAKE