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Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows - Microsoft Support
In Settings: Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices , and then turn on Bluetooth . In quick settings: To find the quick setting for Bluetooth, select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons () next to the time and date on the right side of your taskbar. Select Bluetooth to turn it on.
Change screen brightness in Windows - Microsoft Support
If you don't have a desktop PC and the slider doesn't appear or work, try updating the display driver. Select Search on the taskbar, type Device Manager, and then select Device Manager from the list of results.In Device Manager, select Display adapters, then select the display adapter.Press and hold (or right-click) the display adapter name, then select Update driver and follow the instructions.
How to check if your device meets Windows 11 system requirements after ...
This article applies if you’ve recently made changes to your device hardware and are trying to upgrade to Windows 11. Hardware changes might affect your upgrade eligibility, though you’ll need to take a few steps to see your updated eligibility in Settings.
Switching out of S mode in Windows - Microsoft Support
There's no charge to switch out of S mode. To switch out of S mode, click here to open the Microsoft Store to the Switch out of S mode (or similar) page. On the Switch out of S mode (or similar) page, select the Get button. After you see a confirmation message on the page, you'll be able to install apps from outside of the Microsoft Store.
Manage cameras with Camera settings in Windows 11
Modify default settings for a camera. Select Start . Type manage cameras in the search bar on the Start menu, and then select Manage cameras from the results. Select the camera from the list of connected cameras. Windows will start the camera, display a preview, and show controls to adjust various settings. Use the controls and adjust the image.
Troubleshooting black or blank screens in Windows
To wake the screen, use one of the following keyboard shortcuts: Windows logo key + P to choose a presentation or projection display mode. Ctrl + Alt + Del to display security options. For a black screen, use the following keyboard shortcut: Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + B. If you have a Surface, see Surface won't turn on or start.
Change your app recommendation settings in Windows
Windows 11 Windows 10. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Next to Choose where to get apps, select one of the available options. To see recommendations, select Anywhere, but let me know if there's a comparable app in the Microsoft Store . To stop seeing app recommendations, select Anywhere. Note: You can also be warned if you ...
Install and use a scanner in Windows 10 - Microsoft Support
Windows 10. When you connect a scanner to your device or add a new scanner to your home network, you can usually start scanning pictures and documents right away. If your scanner doesn't automatically install, here's some help to get things working. Select a section heading below to open it and see details on using your scanner:
Tips to free up drive space on your PC - Microsoft Support
The good news is you can probably free up a lot of space on your PC running Windows by following the tips here. But if you keep getting messages about low drive space, you might want to consider other options, including adding additional removable storage. To get the most out of these tips, do them in order from top to bottom.
Block pop-ups in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
The Microsoft Edge feature that blocks pop-ups is effective in preventing websites from automatically opening a new window or tab, or a partial window on top of your current web page. This feature is turned on by default. There are many different types of pop-ups, including advertisements, notices, offers, or alerts that can appear at various times on any web page. Some can be helpful, such as ...
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