Mail app on Mac OS 14.5 : connection time-out on Gmail, Yahoo mail

JohnnySnakes wrote:

The advice to uninstall any fireway or anti-virus that was suggested in some other topics related to this problem is not an option for me.

Why not? It's good advice.

FWIW, the current version of Sonoma is 14.7.2. You should update.

Sorry missed the addendum

Re LULU Firewall. What I understand is a Two Way Firewall that can, if configured properly

Can block Inbound and Outbound Traffic to and from the Internet.

Windows-like viruses that self-replicate and affect macOS don’t exist because of the underlying UNIX Foundation and permission limitations.

The macOS operating system resides in a sealed and read-only volume that can’t be opened by users or third-party applications.

This antivirus software only protects the developers’ bank accounts and creates problems for users in return.

Mac app security enhancements are sufficient to protect computers from malware.

Adware and malware can affect computers and are often downloaded from “shady” websites or developers who inject them into downloads.

Source: User tip from @Kurt Lang

What is malware? - Apple Community

Can you log into the Web Portals of both email accounts via the web browser of your choice ?

Are the email there ?

Not to get into the usages or benefits / drawbacks of Third Party Security Software or Third Party Firewall

That is a user's choice

The Mail application is an Apple Product which they can address should a flaw within the application occurs

Using a Two- Way Firewall like Lulu and third party security software is not something Apple Owns

That said, usage of such softwares increased the chances of experiencing that which the computer is currently having

Just saying

JohnnySnakes wrote:

Yes in both gmail as yahoo inbox there are both unread as read mail

Hum, and what may that indicate to you ?