One of the more interesting and comprehensive e-mail management utilities is EverDesk 2.81 (60 days free, then $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year). With both an e-mail client and a bright, well-designed dashboard that shows an integrated view of your files and e-mail, this program could replace the Windows desktop interface as the preferred view into your PC.

You can quickly group relevant e-mails and files, access your applications, and get to your favorite Web sites. Hover over an e-mail message to see the text and add notes. An EverDesk subscription includes e-mail service with a 20MB mailbox.