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Shift+C: Compose new mail in Gmail in a new window
Don’t bother with the regular “C” to compose; get in the habit of using Shift+C to compose a new mail in a new window, where it doesn’t interfere with your normal work.
From the regular Gmail screen, just hit Shift+C (after you’ve enabled keyboard shortcuts, per the previous post). A new window appears. Remember you can use the standard Alt+Tab to switch windows, or Ctrl+W to close the window (without saving or sending) if you change your mind about composing a new message.