Note: These instruction are written specifically for Raspberry Pi OS, not for Ubuntu. I use Geary as my primary email client, which is built to work seamlessly within the GNOME desktop environment. One of its strengths is that it automatically integrates with GNOME Settings: Online Accounts. By simply adding an account in Online Accounts, Geary can immediately access and manage email without requiring additional configuration. This deep integration makes it incredibly user-friendly and efficient. It supports popular services like Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail, Live, Yahoo, and any provider using IMAP/SMTP.
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If you use my command to configure the system, Geary will automatically start when you log into the GNOME desktop. This ensures you receive email notifications as pop-up alerts whenever a new email arrives, keeping you updated without needing to open the application manually. For me, this setup strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and functionality, offering everything I need without the complexity of heavier email clients.
To make Geary start automatically in the background, use the following command:
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sudo apt install -y geary && \echo -e "[Desktop Entry]\nType=Application\nName=Geary Autostart\nIcon=org.gnome.Geary\nExec=geary --gapplication-service\nX-GNOME-Autostart-enabled=true" > ~/.config/autostart/Geary_Autostart.desktop && \chmod +x ~/.config/autostart/Geary_Autostart.desktop && gsettings set org.gnome.Geary run-in-background trueIf you no longer want Geary to run automatically in the background, you can disable it with this command:
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gsettings reset org.gnome.Geary run-in-background && pkill -f geary && \rm -f ~/.config/autostart/Geary_Autostart.desktopStatistics: Posted by Wobbo — Sun May 04, 2025 3:10 pm