Gmail Notifier is a program that allows you to check Gmail messages without opening your browser. This free software developed by Google is available for the Windows platform. It falls under the Office and News category and specifically falls under the Client Communication subcategory.

The main advantage of Gmail Notifier is that it shows email snippets, allowing you to preview your messages before opening them. Additionally, it allows you to set Gmail as your default email client, making it convenient for quickly accessing your emails.

However, there are a few disadvantages to consider. Firstly, Gmail Notifier only supports checking one Gmail account, unlike other similar notifiers that offer support for multiple accounts. Secondly, the automatic verification feature is not enabled, which means that you will have to manually initiate a mailbox scan.

In conclusion, although Gmail Notifier offers the convenience of checking Gmail messages without opening the browser, it lacks some features compared to other similar notifications. Overall, this can be useful for people with one Gmail account who prefer to have quick access to their messages right from the taskbar.