In today’s world, sometimes it’s tough to tell who’s in charge: you or your digital tools. To ensure you don’t miss anything, many cloud apps automatically generate reminders that pop up on your screen. If you forgot about a meeting that’s starting in fifteen minutes, these notifications are really helpful. But if you’re interrupted from important work by a coworker’s commentary on their latest episode of TV binge, not so much. Show Notifications should help you stay up to date and connected to your coworkers without preventing you from getting work done. If instead they’re just jerking you from one conversation to the next, it may be time to make some adjustments. Where do I go to edit or turn off notifications? Your device, whether a PC, a phone, or a tablet, allows you to control how notifications are displayed and which apps have permission to send notifications. For example, MacOS, iPhone, Android, and Windows 10, give you options to allow sound and badges or to choose whether to display notifications on the lock screen among other options.
Find the notification center in different operating systems:
Now, you may be tempted to turn all your notifications off, especially if you’ve had an unproductive day, but be careful. You don’t want to risk missing a meeting or an important message from a client. Consider tailoring your notifications for your individual circumstances. How do I customize notifications? You may be someone who gets more done listening to music. Or maybe that would be a productivity nightmare. The chatter of coworkers on a communication channel might help you feel less isolated in your home office. Or perhaps it drives you mad. And, depending on how your work or mood shifts throughout the day, week, or year, your ideal work environment can change. Whether you need absolute quiet or prefer a livelier environment, use the following settings to adjust notifications to match your workstyle:
Manage notifications in different operating systems:
How do I take charge of notifications from chat and email? Your most useful—and potentially most distracting—notifications are the ones that help you stay connected with coworkers, clients, and partners. Whether it’s an upcoming meeting, a chat from a coworker or an email from a client, notifications help you remain responsive and available to the people that count on you. But being responsive doesn’t have to mean “drop everything right now”, especially if you’re focused on high priority work. Not all chats or emails are work critical. To help you stay organized and focused, adjust notifications and alerts to fit your needs. Most email and calendaring programs provide tools to:
To manage notifications in Outlook: Open Outlook > Select File > Options > Mail or Calendar There are several ways to keep chats and channels more manageable, such as:
To manage notifications in Microsoft Teams: Open Teams > Select More [three horizontal dots next to your profile] > Settings > Notifications What should I do to reduce distraction in my browser? Notifications don’t just pop up on your desktop, you may also get alerts in your browser. For example, a meeting reminder might pop up in your browser while you’re doing an online search. Typically, a site will ask for permission before sending alerts, but if you’ve unintentionally authorized browser notifications from a site or changed your mind, you can update permissions with the following customizations:
Instructions for managing notifications in different browsers:
How do I know if I got it right? It may take a few adjustments to get your notifications optimized for you. If you find yourself confused about what’s happening on a project or missing some of the “water cooler talk,” reconsider your notification settings. You’ll know you’ve adjusted the dials correctly when you’ve improved your ability to stay focused without missing important communications and meetings. How do I get notifications on Windows 10?Manage notifications Windows 10: Select Start > Settings > System > Notifications & actions. Manage notifications MacOS: Select Apple menu > System Preferences > Notifications. Manage notifications Android: Select your phone's Settings app > Apps & Notifications>
Which feature in Windows 10 allows the user to create multiple desktops that can?The Task View pane in Windows 10 allows you to add an unlimited number of virtual desktops quickly and easily. You can manage the view of your virtual desktop, and move applications to different desktops, show windows on all desktops or close pages on a selected desktop.
Which feature of Windows 10 displays all the alerts from our devices and applications?Answer: Action center is the correct answer.
In which ways can you configure notifications in Windows 10?Action Center in Windows 10 is where you'll find your notifications and quick actions. Change your settings at any time to adjust how and when you see notifications and which apps and settings are your top quick actions. Select Start . Select Settings > System > Notifications & actions.
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