system alert
Computer status message
A system alert is an automated notification from software or hardware indicating something requires attention—an error, security threat, low resources, or status change.
System alerts range from routine updates to critical warnings: The system alert warned of unauthorized login attempts.
In computing environments, they're often configurable by urgency level.
- warningAlert about danger
- red flagIndicator of danger
- notificationFormal notice given
- heads upAdvance warning notice
- alarmUrgent warning signal
error · blue screen · popup · beep · message · critical · danger · red · flashing · urgent · code red · crash · failure · security · breach · malware · virus · firewall
- notificationsnotifications, notification bell, push, notification dot, notification sound
- automated messagesauto-reply, autoresponder, away message, out-of-office, out of office
- system alertsnotification, warning, error message, popup, dialog box
- unwanted softwareadware, bloatware, crapware, grayware, junkware
system alertdirect message
Private online communication
friend request · handwritten note · personal correspondence · private message · social media post
system alertbackground process
Task without user interface
status update · status quo · quiet mode · do not disturb · idle state
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