Desktop features and how they fit together

BlindBox Desktop is built to reopen your mail reliably and to keep the connection flow as direct as possible.

• Supports Gmail OAuth plus provider-backed IMAP and SMTP sign-in flows.
• Can restore saved sessions on startup so you return to the mailbox faster.
• Can add additional inboxes later instead of forcing a one-account setup model.

The main work loop is centered on fast list movement and low-friction message handling.

• Search works inside the active folder or list so you can narrow results quickly.
• Bulk actions let you mark messages read or unread, archive, send to spam, delete, or clear a selection.
• Pagination keeps longer mailboxes manageable while preserving predictable navigation.

BlindBox can act like a focused single-account client or a multi-inbox control center, depending on how you want to work.

• Switch between individual accounts from the sidebar Mailboxes area.
• Open All Inboxes to see recent mail across connected accounts in one list.
• Choose mailbox defaults so sending and returning to the app feels consistent.

Attachments are a major part of the desktop experience instead of a side feature.

• Open All Files from the sidebar to turn attachments into a scannable list.
• Download files directly from a message or from the attachment list.
• Supported files can offer summaries and transcripts through Insight tools when that capability is available on the account.

Meeting invites can move from the inbox to your calendar without a separate copy-and-paste workflow.

• Works with Google, Microsoft, and Apple calendar connections.
• Meeting emails can surface an Add to my calendar action in the message detail view.
• Settings let you choose the target calendar and which mailboxes are allowed to add invites to it.

Writing is designed for both quick text workflows and richer, more expressive replies.

• Choose plain text or formatting mode as your default compose experience.
• Save drafts, attach files, and send from the keyboard with familiar shortcuts.
• Record a voice clip in the composer, preview it, and add it to the message as an audio attachment.

The desktop app keeps operational features close at hand so you do not need a separate dashboard for routine management.

• Settings organize account setup, accessibility, appearance, payments, and the built-in guide.
• Update status can appear in-app so installing new versions feels obvious and safe.
• Support and feedback actions live in the settings flow rather than being buried outside the app.

Account is the control room for connected inboxes and day-to-day app behavior.

• Manage BlindBox account details and connected mailboxes.
• Adjust auto-refresh, desktop notifications, calendar connections, mailbox defaults, support links, and update controls.
• Open the app-level settings that most directly affect how mail arrives and syncs.

Accessibility brings together the settings that directly change reading comfort, feedback, and non-visual operation.

• Blind Sight, font size, readable font, text spacing, reading width, motion settings, and screen reader mode live here.
• Reading assistance includes plain-text preference, compose mode defaults, auto-read, speech rate, and sound controls.
• Window screenshot controls are also housed here so support capture stays accessible.

Appearance focuses on the visual layer for users who want more control over color, contrast, and interface shape.

• Choose between light, warm, and dark appearance modes.
• Enable high contrast and decide whether the app should follow system dark mode automatically.
• Expand the color scheme editor to tune interface colors for each theme combination.

Payments explains the current plan and the features connected to it.

• Review plan status, plan name, renewal or trial state, and AI usage limits when those apply.
• Open checkout, upgrade, or billing portal actions from the same settings surface.
• See whether premium features such as Insight are available on the current account.

Guide is the orientation tab for learning or recovering the app’s mental model.

• Read the step-by-step screen reader guide for the desktop layout.
• Switch to Q&A mode for quicker recovery answers when you are lost.
• Use it as the spoken floor plan for the whole desktop experience.