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I'm hoping someone has knowledge of a better free email client than I have been able to find so far. I really don't think my needs are that unreasonable, yet I seem to have a hard time finding a suitable program. The stock Mail app on windows 10 is way too simplistic, not enough customization available.
Requirements:
Ability to handle (and keep separate) 5 different email accounts, that are hosted by different servers. EmClient only allows 2 accounts for free.
Easily able to add these accounts; Opera couldn't configure my hotmail or gmail accounts, after 15 minutes of trying different settings I gave up. Some clients, such as Zimbra, couldn't access my Gmail account and Gmail says it has blocked access from an app 'that does not use modern security standards'.
Able to access and update contacts that are saved to my account at the webmail access (hotmail, gmail). Thunderbird seemed promising until it was unable to access my contacts, yes I know I can import them, but then any updates I make don't follow my email account, and I have to export them frequently to make sure if I access through webmail that my contacts are there!
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A simple, easy to use layout. I don't care about social media integration, RSS feeds, newsgroups, etc. I just want to use my email, easily organize emails into different folders, have clear account separation, and be able to access and update my contacts just as if I was in the webmail portal.
There has to be an easier way than I am finding so far! Thanks in advance for any help.
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EDIT: It looks like I can use the Add-Ons 'TZ-Push' and 'gContact Sync' to get my contacts to sync with Thunderbird, which should solve my issue with using that program.