Windows adds Do Not Disturb feature

Previously the Windows CEO stated that they wouldn’t be launching Windows 11 anytime soon. Instead Windows is focusing on working towards and improving certain features in case of Windows 10. This seems like coming true. Windows has already started working towards improving the lagging features of Windows 10. Windows has installed “DO Not Disturb” feature for its customers.

The Windows Insiders Fast Ring allows the user to find and download Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17074. This version has the addition of “Quiet Hours” feature. The “Quiet Hours” features is very much similar to Mac’s “DO Not Disturb”. Seems like, Windows is all set to give a tough competition to its opponent Apple.

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Improved Windows Features: Do not Disturb

“Quiet Hours” enables you to schedule the time according to your need. During this scheduled you will receive notification and messages only from people and apps that are in your priority list. Also, the feature would immediately switch on as soon as you play full screen DirectX game. It also gets turned on automatically when the display is being duplicated by the user.

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Windows 10 Quiet Hours Features

Do Not Disturb was a feature that was highly requested. However, Windows installed it in the current build. The features of “Quiet Hours” are as follows:

• It will automatically turn on while screen duplication. Hence, you won’t be interrupted during presentations.
• A scheduled timing for work according to the need can be inserted.
• The priority list can be customized. Important people and apps that are on the priority list will be pinned to the task bar with a “break through”.
• A brief summary of missed notifications will be provided. Things that the individual missed during the “Quiet Hours” will always be available.
• Cortana will also allow turning on “Quite Hours” in home.