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How to manage notifications on macOS 26

AppleInsider • Tue, 17 Feb 2026

If your Mac's alerts are becoming a distraction, macOS Tahoe 26 includes simple settings that let you fine-tune how and when notifications appear. How to manage notifications on macOS Tahoe If you're like the rest of us, chances are you're getting a little tired of constant notifications from your devices. While this mostly happens on iPhone , you still can get quite a few notifications on Mac . There aren't too many settings to change on Mac, but there are a few you should be aware of. Here's how you can customize your notification preferences. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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If your Mac's alerts are becoming a distraction, macOS Tahoe 26 includes simple settings that let you fine-tune how and when notifications appear.

How to manage notifications on macOS Tahoe If you're like the rest of us, chances are you're getting a little tired of constant notifications from your devices.

While this mostly happens on iPhone , you still can get quite a few notifications on Mac .

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