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Automatically silence Windows notifications at certain times

Use Windows Do not disturb to silence interruptions on a schedule.

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Here’s how to do it.

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  1. 01Open Start → Settings → System → Notifications.
  2. 02Expand Turn on do not disturb automatically.
  3. 03Choose a schedule or conditions such as gaming and full-screen apps.
  4. 04Configure priority notifications if you still need selected alerts.

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