The WELCOME TO NUF is a link I posted to a profile that contains a guide on the basics of using the forum. Regarding novel updates, you can get the RSS feed for your reading list by clicking an RSS icon on the top right on NU (see https://forum.novelupdates.com/threads/nu-nuf-frequently-asked-questions.62709/#account_810).
There is no other way to get updates for when a new chapter comes out as far as I know. @Blitz do you know if there are any other methods of getting notified?
