In this article we will explain how turn Windows notifications on or off so you can focus on your work or study without interruptions. Windows notifications are pop-up messages that appear at the bottom right of your screen and inform you about new emails, app updates, and other types of alerts. While they can be helpful, they can also be annoying distractions, especially when you're trying to focus on an important task. Fortunately, Windows gives you the option to control these notifications and decide when and how you want to receive them.

Step by step -- Activate or deactivate Windows notifications to concentrate

• Turn Windows notifications on or off to focus
• Open the Windows Settings menu by clicking the Start icon in the lower left corner of the screen.
• Select “System” in the settings menu.
• Click “Notifications & Actions” in the left panel.
• Scroll down to the “Windows Notifications” section and click the switch to turn notifications on or off.
• If you want to concentrate and avoid interruptions, it is advisable to disable notifications to have a calmer and more productive environment.
• If you decide to turn on notifications, you can customize which apps send you notifications and how they are displayed.
• To customize notifications, click “Notifications and actions settings” below the on/off switch.
• In this window, you can choose which apps can send you notifications and adjust their preferences.
• Remember that turning off notifications in Windows does not mean that you will not receive any type of alert. For example, you will still receive important notifications such as security updates.

FAQ

1. How to activate or deactivate Windows notifications?

Below are the steps to turn notifications on or off in Windows:

1. Open Windows Settings.
2. Click on “System”.
3. Select "Notifications and actions."
4. Turn on or off the “Get notifications from apps and other senders” option.

Windows notifications will be activated or deactivated according to your choice.

2. How do you temporarily disable notifications in Windows?

If you want to temporarily disable notifications in Windows, follow these steps:

1. Click the notifications icon on the taskbar.
2. Click the bell icon to switch to “Do Not Disturb” mode.

Notifications will be temporarily silenced.

3. How to turn notifications on or off for a specific app?

If you want to turn notifications on or off for a particular app, follow these steps:

1. Open Windows Settings.
2. Click on “System”.
3. Select "Notifications and actions."
4. Scroll down until you find the “Get notifications from these senders” section.
5. Find the specific app and turn its corresponding switch on or off.

Notifications for the selected application will be activated or deactivated according to your choice.

4. How to enable or disable pop-up notifications in Windows?

Follow these steps to turn pop-up notifications on or off in Windows:

1. Open Windows Settings.
2. Click on “System”.
3. Select "Notifications and actions."
4. Scroll down until you find the “Show notifications on locked screen” option and turn it on or off depending on your preference.

Pop-up notifications will or will not appear on the locked screen depending on your choice.

5. How to turn off Windows notifications during a presentation?

To turn off Windows notifications during a presentation, follow these steps:

1. Press Windows key + P on your keyboard to open the projection menu.
2. Select “Projection Screen Only” or “Duplicate” to set up your presentation.

Windows notifications will be automatically disabled during the presentation.

6. How to activate or deactivate Windows 10 notifications?

Follow these steps to turn notifications on or off in Windows 10:

1. Open Windows 10 Settings.
2. Click on “System”.
3. Select "Notifications and actions."
4. Turn on or off the “Get notifications from apps and other senders” option.

Windows 10 notifications will be activated or deactivated according to your choice.

7. How to hide notifications in Windows?

If you want to hide notifications in Windows, follow these steps:

1. Click the notifications icon on the taskbar.
2. Click the “Expand” button.
3. Click "Hide notifications."

Notifications will be hidden from view.

8. How to disable Windows notifications on the lock screen?

If you want to turn off Windows notifications on the lock screen, follow these steps:

1. Open Windows Settings.
2. Click on “System”.
3. Select "Notifications and actions."
4. Scroll down until you find the “Show notifications on locked screen” option and turn it off.

Windows notifications will not be displayed on the lock screen.

9. How to change notification duration in Windows?

If you want to change the duration of notifications in Windows, follow these steps:

1. Open Windows Settings.
2. Click on “System”.
3. Select "Notifications and actions."
4. Scroll down until you find the “Show most recent notifications for” option and select the desired duration.

The duration of notifications in Windows will be adjusted according to your choice.

10. How to disable Action Center notifications in Windows?

If you want to turn off Action Center notifications in Windows, follow these steps:

1. Open Windows Settings.
2. Click on “System”.
3. Select "Notifications and actions."
4. In the “Action Center” section, turn off the switch for “Show notifications in Action Center.”

Action Center notifications will be disabled in Windows.

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