Now turn it off (Tip 16)

[pioneer]

If you always have your e-mail account open in one window, you’ll never get anything done. One of the best ways to increase computer productivity is to check your messages only at pre-determined intervals. For example, try doing this when you first sit down at your desk in the morning, then again when you take a break for lunch, and once more at the end of your work day. That way, you wont get distracted by e-mails when you’re trying to work. (ririanproject.com)

[timOfish]

especially when you receive tons of spam messages. they are a bit irritating.