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In Windows Media Player, you can play audio CDs, data CDs, and data DVDs that contain music or video files (also known as media CDs). You can also play video CDs (VCDs), which are similar to DVDs, although the video quality isn't as high.

How to earn Microsoft Rewards points. It’s easy to rack up Microsoft Rewards points and earn your way toward great rewards like gift cards, movies, games, nonprofit donations, and more. Stay signed in with your Microsoft account and you'll earn points for doing the things you already do.

If possible, use the same type of connection between your Surface or dock and your monitor. If you can’t use the same type of connection, we recommend one of these types of connections (in order of best results): USB-C, DisplayPort (Mini DisplayPort), HDMI, DVI, VGA.

Check the game’s settings if you want to play only with people using the same device that you’re using. A related feature is Xbox Play Anywhere, which, when you own a game, gives you a choice of where to play—Xbox or a Windows 10/11 device. However, not all Play Anywhere games offer cross play.

Make sure you’re logged in, head to the Rewards page, and start exploring. As your points rack up, so do your opportunities to get great rewards. We make it simple to track progress toward anything you’ve got your eye on, including gift cards, sweepstakes, and donations to charity.

Pairing an Xbox controller to your console. You have two options for connecting your Xbox Wireless Controller to your console: using the console’s Pair button for a wireless connection and using a USB to micro-USB cable (or USB to USB-C cable) for a wired connection.

To switch voice typing languages, you'll need to change the input language you use. Here's how: Select the language switcher in the corner of your taskbar. Press the language switcher in the bottom right of the touch keyboard.

This article describes how to change keyboard layouts for the Microsoft keyboards listed in the "Applies To" section. You can configure your keyboard to use a different language or keyboard layout, such as Canadian Multilingual, Spanish, or United States-Dvorak.

So, check the player’s suffix and compare it to the gamertag of the player in question. Everybody should be wary of unexpected messages from prominent celebrities or gamers, as these aren’t common. If you feel like a message is offensive or a scam, report the user to Xbox so we can investigate further.