Receive email in TFS when I have a new task

Question

Is there a way to receive an alert (email) in TFS whenever I have a new task?

Answer 1

In TFS 2008: right-click project, Project Alerts and check "When my workitems are changed by others"

Answer 2

Team Foundation Power Tools - Alerts Editor

"Alerts Editor A GUI tool plug-in to Visual Studio that supports flexible subscription of alerts based on check-in, work item change, or build completion."