First, its LABOR DAY WEEKEND....
Give us a break! yet here I am on Sunday, answering for you.
All Moderators and Admins get email notice of any new Threads.
All members can click the "View New Posts" link and... see a list of all new links. Things remain "new" for 600,000 seconds = 13+ days.
I believe you can also subscribe to a Forum to be notified whenever a Thread or post is added. I know you can subscribe to a Thread, by posting there or subscribing.
You get ONE message when a post is made in a Thread you are posted in. If 10 posts are made, you get one email notice, until you visit the Forums again. Its designed for you to... visit the Forums.
Is your display card ATI or Nvidia?
If Nvidia, I believe there is a "sticky" thread discussing this video problem, or it may be a FAQ. Nvidia has a VERY BAD problem that can require you reinstall Windows to fix its problem?
Thus, if you have Nvidia, find the Thread or FAQ BEFORE you damage your Windows installation.