你有没有在约会过去 15 分钟后记得的约会？您是否曾经有一封重要的电子邮件(email message)在收件箱中停留的时间比应有的时间长得多？如果您过去知道这些烦恼，则不必重复这些经历。Windows 8 有一个非常方便的通知系统，来自邮件(Mail)和日历(Calendar)等重要应用程序的通知系统，当您有重要的事情要做时，它会通知您。
要获得这些通知，您需要进行一些配置以确保您的设置正常。继续阅读以了解您需要了解的所有内容。
如何在Windows 8中访问(Windows 8)应用程序通知设置(App Notification Settings)
您必须访问PC 设置(PC Settings)。打开超级按钮，点击或点击“设置”("Settings")，然后点击“更改电脑设置”。("Change PC Settings.")
从PC 设置(PC Settings)的左侧窗格中选择“通知”("Notifications")。
如何打开（或关闭(Off)）全局应用通知(Global App Notifications)
首先，您应该决定是否要为所有应用程序打开通知。只有这样，您才能详细自定义每个应用程序的通知。
将“显示应用通知”、“在锁定屏幕上显示应用通知”("Show app notifications," "Show app notifications on the lock screen")和“播放通知声音”("Play notifications sounds.")的滑块设置为“开” 。("On")这将确保允许通知，并且当通知出现时您会听到可听见的 bing。
现在您需要选择要从中获取通知的应用程序。通读应用程序列表并根据您的喜好调整滑块。我们建议允许重要的应用程序，例如邮件、日历、消息(Mail, Calendar, Messaging)和人员(People)。但是，游戏(Games)或音乐(Music)等其他应用程序的重要性可能不足以保证它们会造成中断。
因此需要一些时间来仔细决定。
如何在PC 设置中配置(PC Settings)锁定屏幕通知(Lock Screen Notifications)
现在在锁定屏幕上(lock screen)也允许通知，您需要定义哪些应用程序实际使用此功能。为此，请在PC 设置中选择(PC Settings)“个性化”("Personalize")选项卡。
在锁定屏幕(Lock Screen)选项卡的底部，您会看到配置为使用锁定屏幕(lock screen)通知的应用程序。第一行应用程序显示一个小通知，例如一个带有新电子邮件编号的邮箱。第二行的应用程序显示一行文本，例如即将到来的任务或日历条目(task or calendar entry)。
要将更多应用添加到锁屏通知区域(lock screen notification area)，请单击空白“+”并从列表中选择一个应用。
要删除应用程序，请单击其图标并选择另一个应用程序，或单击“此处不显示状态”("Don't Show a Status Here")以将插槽留空。
完成后，您可以退出PC 设置(PC Settings)。您的更改会自动保存，因此您无需查找“应用(Apply)”或“确定(OK)”按钮。
如果您不确定如何退出PC 设置(PC Settings)，请查看本文以了解如何使用Windows 8 应用程序(Apps)。
如何在Windows 8邮件中配置(Mail)通知(Notifications)
对于大多数应用程序，在PC 设置(PC Settings)中选择它们以允许通知就足够了。但是，对于Mail，您需要调整每个已配置帐户的设置。您可以选择是否接收每个已配置帐户的通知。
为此，您将从启动Mail开始。接下来，打开Charms，点击或点击“设置”("Settings")，然后点击“账户”。("Accounts.")
单击(Click)或点击第一个邮件帐户(mail account)以访问其设置。
滚动到帐户设置的底部，并确认“显示此帐户的电子邮件通知”("Show email notifications for this account")滑块设置为“开”。("On.")
对您的每个邮件帐户重复此过程。
结论
现在您的所有设置都已准备就绪，您的计算机或移动设备将开始在您指定的应用程序有重要信息时提醒您。您会在屏幕右上角(right corner)以及锁定屏幕(lock screen)上收到通知。
正如我们之前所说，大多数捆绑的应用程序不需要任何额外的修补，但对于您从应用商店(Store)下载的其他应用程序可能并不适用。我们希望您喜欢Windows 8的这一功能，并且您再也不会错过任何约会。
既然您在计算机或设备(computer or device)上收到通知，您觉得它们是帮助还是烦恼？随时(Feel)在下面发表意见或问题。
Introducing Windows 8: How to Configure App Notifications
Hаve yoυ ever had an appointmеnt that you remembered about 15 minutes after it was past? Have you ever had аn important email mеssage that sat in your inbоx far longer than it should have? If you've known thеse annoyances in the past, you don't have tо repеat the exрerience. Windows 8 has a very handy systеm оf notifіcations from important apps such as Mail and Calendar that let you know when you've got important things to do.
To get these notifications you'll need to do a bit of configuration to make sure your settings are in order. Read on to learn everything you'll need to know.
How to Access the App Notification Settings in Windows 8
You'll have to access PC Settings. Open the Charms, click or tap "Settings" and then "Change PC Settings."
Select "Notifications" from the left pane of PC Settings.
How to Turn On (or Off) Global App Notifications
First, you should decide whether you want to turn on notifications in general, for all apps. Only then you can customize in detail, the notifications for each individual app.
Set the sliders to "On" for "Show app notifications," "Show app notifications on the lock screen" and "Play notifications sounds." This will ensure that notifications will be allowed and that you'll hear an audible bing when one shows up.
Now you'll need to select which apps you want to get notifications from. Read through the list of apps and adjust the sliders depending on your preference. We recommend allowing important apps such as Mail, Calendar, Messaging and People. However, other apps like Games or Music are not likely important enough to warrant the interruptions they'll cause.
Therefore take some time to decide carefully.
How to Configure Lock Screen Notifications in PC Settings
Now that notifications are allowed also on the lock screen, you'll need to define which applications actually use this feature. To do this, select the "Personalize" tab in PC Settings.
At the bottom of the Lock Screen tab, you'll see the apps configured to use lock screen notifications. The first row of apps displays a small notification such as a mailbox with a number on it for new emails. The app on the second row displays a row of text such as an upcoming task or calendar entry.
To add more apps to the lock screen notification area, click an empty "+" and select an app from the list.
To remove an app, click on its icon and either select another app, or click "Don't Show a Status Here" to leave the slot empty.
When you're done here, you can exit PC Settings. Your changes are automatically saved so you don't need to find an Apply or OK button.
If you aren't sure how to exit PC Settings, have a look at this article to learn how to work with Windows 8 Apps.
How to Configure Notifications in Windows 8 Mail
For most apps, selecting them in PC Settings to allow notifications is enough. For Mail though, you'll need to adjust settings for each of your configured accounts. You choose whether or not to receive notifications for each of your configured accounts.
To do this you'll start by launching Mail. Next, open the Charms, click or tap "Settings" and then "Accounts."
Click or tap the first mail account to access its settings.
Scroll to the bottom of the account settings and verify that the slider for "Show email notifications for this account" is set to "On."
Repeat this process for each of your mail accounts.
Conclusion
Now that all your settings are in order, your computer or mobile device will begin to alert you when the apps you specified have anything important to say. You'll receive notifications right at the top right corner of your screen as well as on your lock screen.
As we stated previously, most bundled apps won't require any additional tinkering, but that may not hold true for additional apps you download from the Store. We hope you enjoy this feature of Windows 8 and that you never miss an appointment again.
Now that you're receiving notifications on your computer or device, do you find them a help or an annoyance? Feel free to post opinions or questions below.
