So, you’ve had enough of those constant message notifications popping up on your Macbook, and you want to put an end to it. Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to stop receiving messages on your device and regain some peace and quiet. Let’s walk through the process together.
Step 1: Open System Preferences
The first thing you’ll need to do is open System Preferences on your Macbook. You can do this by clicking on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen and selecting “System Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
Step 2: Navigate to Notifications
Once you’re in System Preferences, look for the “Notifications” icon and click on it. This will bring up a list of all the applications that are currently sending you notifications on your Macbook.
Step 3: Find Messages
Scroll through the list of applications until you find “Messages.” Click on the Messages icon to view the notification settings specific to this app.
Step 4: Adjust Notification Options
Within the Messages notification settings, you have the option to customize how you receive notifications from the app. You can change the style of notifications, where they appear on your screen, and more.
Step 5: Turn Off Notifications
If you’re looking to completely stop receiving messages from the Messages app on your Macbook, simply locate the “Allow Notifications” toggle switch and turn it off. This will disable all notifications from the app.
Step 6: Confirm Changes
Once you’ve turned off notifications for the Messages app, be sure to save your changes by clicking the “Save” or “Apply” button at the bottom of the Notification settings window.
Step 7: Enjoy the Peace and Quiet
With notifications from the Messages app now disabled on your Macbook, you can finally enjoy uninterrupted work or leisure time without being constantly bombarded by message alerts.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve successfully stopped receiving messages on your Macbook by adjusting the notification settings for the Messages app. Remember, if you ever change your mind and want to start receiving notifications again, you can always revisit the Notifications settings and turn them back on. Enjoy your newfound peace and quiet!
