Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.

Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.

Most software that you buy directly from Microsoft, like Office, Windows, and Xbox games, comes as a digital download that you can download, install, or reinstall. After you purchase software, the download will be shown in your Order history. To find a specific download, sign in to the Order history page with the Microsoft account you used to ...

The easiest way to find which Surface model you have is to use the Surface app. It shows the model name of your Surface device and each Surface accessory. Note: When signed in to the Surface app, you can see information for other Surface devices that you've also signed in to. Open the Surface app.

Using your keyboard properly can help avoid soreness or injury to your wrists, hands, and arms, particularly if you use your computer for long periods. Here are a few tips to help improve keyboard use: Place your keyboard at elbow level. Your upper arms should be relaxed at your sides.

If you can't sign in to your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account, or you're not sure how to sign in or sign out, here are some solutions.

Change the keyboard layout or other method you use to type. Whenever you add a language, a keyboard layout or input method is added so you can enter text in the language. If you want to use a different keyboard layout or input method, you can add a new one or switch between the ones you have.

App publishers sometimes update their apps to add new features and fix problems. Microsoft Store on Windows can automatically install app updates. Select the Start button, then search for and select Microsoft Store. In the Microsoft Store app, select Profile (your account photo) > Settings. Make sure App updates is turned On.

Applies To. Windows 11 Windows 10. Pin the apps you use most often to the Start menu. Here's how: Select Start from the taskbar. In the Recommended section, select More and then scroll to the app you want to pin. Or you can search for the app by typing the app name in the search box.

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