Hotmail alerts for new messages

Hotmail, now known as Outlook.com, offers several ways to receive alerts for new messages. Here are a few options:

1. Desktop notifications: You can enable desktop notifications in your browser to receive alerts for new messages. To do this:
   • Log in to your Outlook.com account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
   • Select "View all Outlook settings."
   • Scroll down to the "Notifications" section.
   • Toggle the switch next to "Desktop notifications" to the "On" position.
2. Mobile notifications: You can also enable notifications on your mobile device:
   • On Android: Open the Outlook app, go to Settings > Notifications, and toggle the switch next to "Notifications" to the "On" position.
   • On iOS: Open the Outlook app, go to Settings > Notifications, and toggle the switch next to "Notifications" to the "On" position.
3. Email notifications: You can also set up email notifications to receive alerts for new messages. To do this:
   • Log in to your Outlook.com account.
   • Click on the gear icon () in the top right corner.
   • Select "View all Outlook settings."
   • Scroll down to the "Notifications" section.
   • Toggle the switch next to "Email notifications" to the "On" position.
   • Choose the frequency of notifications (e.g., every 15 minutes, every hour, etc.).
4. Third-party apps: There are also third-party apps and browser extensions that can provide notifications for new messages in your Outlook.com account. Some popular options include:
   • Microsoft Outlook app (for desktop and mobile)
   • Outlook Notifier (for Windows and macOS)
   • NotifyMe (for Chrome and Firefox)

Remember to adjust your notification settings according to your preferences and the type of notifications you want to receive.