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TheBostonChannel Desktop Alert

If you're a news junkie, or just can't stand being the last to hear about big stories, then Desktop Alert could be just what you've always wanted.

Once downloaded, Desktop Alert sits in your task bar at the bottom of your computer screen and will blink and make a sound when there is national or local breaking news from TheBostonChannel.

It will also alert you to severe weather watches and warnings for the counties that you've signed up for.

Breaking News alerts as soon as news breaks
Personalized severe weather alerts
Local news updates throughout the day
Daily promotions of on-air programming
Current temperature always displayed
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