Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown. Press and hold (or right-click) on the app, then select Uninstall. Uninstall in Settings. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Find the app you want to remove, select More > Uninstall. Note: Some apps can't be uninstalled from the Settings app right now.
Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC or wireless display
Cast to a Windows PC from another Windows PC. On the PC you'd like to project from, select Start > Settings > System > Projecting to this PC . Under Add the “Wireless Display” optional feature to project to this PC, select Optional features. Next to Add an optional feature, select View features, then enter “wireless display.”.
Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows - Microsoft Support
Here's how: 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.
How to use the PC Health Check app - Microsoft Support
It is periodically updated based on customer feedback to help you make the most of your Windows PC. How to open PC Health Check. In Windows, use Search on the taskbar to search for PC Health Check, then select it from the list of results. If a PC Health Check update is available, you can quickly install it for the latest version.
How to use Remote Desktop - Microsoft Support
On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1). Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete. Enable Remote Desktop.
Codecs in Media Player - Microsoft Support
Codec packs add additional codec support to Windows. Apps like Media Player will then be able to play media files encoded in these formats. The following codecs packs are available: Adds support for the MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video formats. Adds support for the HEVC (H.265) video format. Adds support for the VP9 video format.
Install Quick Assist - Microsoft Support
When prompted, give permission to install Quick Assist. After it's installed, the button will change from. If you’re on a PC that’s managed by your work or school, you might not be able to download and install Quick Assist from the Microsoft Store due to a policy from your organization. For more info, contact your IT support person or admin.
Manage background activity for apps in Windows - Microsoft Support
Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Power & battery > Battery usage. For an app that lets you manage the background activity, select More options > Manage background activity. On the settings page for that app, change the setting for Let this app run in the background. Here’s a summary of each option:
Change the refresh rate on your monitor in Windows
To enable or disable DRR: Select Start > Settings > System > Display > Advanced display . Next to Choose a refresh rate, select the Dynamic option. (Note: This option is only available on supported hardware. If you don’t see the Dynamic option, then your hardware doesn’t support DRR.) If you want to disable DRR and use a fixed refresh rate ...
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 are ...