You can set limits on specific devices but screen time limits can only be set on devices connected to your family group. Learn how. You can set screen time settings online at family.microsoft.com, with the Microsoft Family Safety app or the Xbox Family Settings app.

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.

Use the Microsoft Authenticator app to sign in securely without a password. Learn why you received a notification about unusual activity in your account and what to do next.

DirectX 10.1 is included in Windows Vista SP1 or later, and Windows Server SP1 or later. There is no stand-alone update package for this version. You can update DirectX by installing the service pack and update listed below. DirectX 11.0 is available for Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2, with.

If you’re using a web browser to play cloud games, the Xbox Wireless Controller is currently the only officially supported controller. Other controllers may or may not work for cloud gaming on a browser. For cloud gaming on smart TV, see: Connect a controller to your smart TV.

This update provides support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.1 and TLS 1.2 in Windows Server 2012, Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

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Cloud gaming on third-party services. Learn about cloud gaming on Xbox using your Android, iOS, or Windows device.

Resolution. Like its predecessor Windows Vista, Windows 7 provides the Windows ReadyBoost function to provide Netbooks or older PC systems with more memory. You can use non-volatile flash memory such as current USB memory stick or SD memory cards to improve the performance of your system.