Microsoft had re-imagined the notifications sounds in Windows 11/10. When any toast notification arrives on your PC, a default notification sound is buzzed to let you know of the presence of an alert.

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However, you can open Sound settings and double click on the audio device you wish to use. 5 Windows 11 Tips and Tricks You Need to Know Like What You're Reading?

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