This article covers changing frequency of checking email in Outlook and Thunderbird.
=== Outlook ===
1. Click on the Tools menu option and then select Options.
2. When the options screen opens, make sure you are on the General tab by clicking on it.
3. Under the Send/Receive Messages category enter the number of minutes in the minute(s) field.
4. Press the Apply button and then press the Ok button.
=== Thunderbird ===
1. Click on the Tools menu and select Account Settings.
2. Click on the Server Settings tab.
3. The mail checking frequency is set with “Check for new messages every __ minutes.”
4. Click “OK” to save changes.
