How to Manage Notifications on Windows

Take control of which apps can send you notifications and how they appear.

In this guide (4 steps):

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Go to SettingsSystemNotifications to manage all notification preferences.

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Scroll down to see all apps. Toggle off notifications for apps you don't want to hear from.

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Click an app to choose whether it shows banners, sounds, or appears in the notification center.

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Open the Notification Center (click the date/time) and click "Clear all" to dismiss everything.

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