Windows-10 Notification Mastery for Beginners: Get Started Today!
Notifications in Windows-10 are a great way to stay updated and informed about important events, messages, and app updates. This guide will help you understand the basics of notifications in Windows-10 and teach you how to customize them to suit your preferences. Whether you're a beginner or just looking to brush up on your skills, let's dive into the world of Windows-10 notifications!
Step 1: Accessing Notifications
To access your notifications on Windows-10, look for the Action Center icon located at the bottom right corner of your screen in the system tray. It looks like a speech bubble icon. Click on this icon to open the Action Center.
Step 2: Understanding Notification Types
Notifications can be categorized as either "Quiet" or "Priority." Quiet notifications are less obtrusive and appear at the bottom-right corner of your screen without any sound or pop-up interruption. Priority notifications are more attention-grabbing with sounds and pop-up alerts.
Step 3: Managing App Notifications
Windows allows you to control which apps can send you notifications. To manage app-specific settings:
1. Open Settings by clicking on Start menu > Settings (gear-shaped icon).
2. In Settings, click on "System" followed by "Notifications & actions."
3. Under "Get notifications from these senders," you'll see a list of installed apps.
4. Toggle off/on each app according to your preference for receiving their notifications.
Step 4: Customizing Notification Priorities
To personalize notification priorities for individual apps:
1. Go back to "Settings" > "System" > "Notifications & actions."
2. Scroll down until you find an app whose priority settings need customization.
3a For priority settings related to banners/alerts/notifications style, click on that particular app's name.
3b For sound-related priority settings, click on "Sounds" located below the app list.
4. Customize the notification style and sound settings for each app according to your preferences.
Step 5: Clearing Notifications
To clear all notifications at once from the Action Center:
1. Open Action Center by clicking on its icon in the system tray.
2. Click on "Clear all notifications" at the top right corner of the Action Center window.
Step 6: Managing Quick Actions
Quick Actions are interactive shortcuts accessible directly from the Action Center. To customize quick actions:
1. Open Settings > "System" > "Notifications & actions."
2. Under "Quick actions," you'll see a list of available shortcuts.
3. Rearrange, add, or remove quick actions by dragging them up or down in priority or using toggle switches.
Step 7: Focus Assist (Do Not Disturb Mode)
Windows-10's Focus Assist feature allows you to control interruptions during specific activities like presentations, gaming, or when concentrating on work.
1.Open Settings > "System" > "Focus assist."
2a For automatic rules, choose between Off, Priority only (allows important notifications), and Alarms only (blocks most notifications except alarms).
2b For manually turning on Focus Assist temporarily, select either Priority only or Alarms only mode.
Congratulations! You now have a solid foundation for mastering Windows-10 notifications as a beginner! Remember to regularly review your notification settings to ensure they align with your preferences and needs.
Note: The steps mentioned above are based on Windows-10 version 21H1; slight variations may occur in different versions of Windows-10