Getting ready for the Windows 11 upgrade. How to check if your device meets Windows 11 system requirements after changing device hardware. Learn how to use the PC Health Check app to help you improve your device performance.

How to spot a "fake order" scam. A popular tactic of criminals is the "fake order" scam. The way it works is that you get a message, usually in email or text, that appears to be a routine confirmation for an order. Of course, you never ordered whatever product or service it's confirming. The message looks common enough, and it says that money ...

Here’s how to browse different symbols: Press Windows logo key + . (period), then select Symbols in the emoji panel. Scroll through symbols like punctuation marks, accented keys, and more! If you want to use keyboard shortcuts, here's how: Hold down the Alt key on your keyboard.

Add flair to your email with emojis. Outlook for Microsoft 365 Outlook 2021 Outlook 2019 Outlook 2016. Windows 10 and 11 contain a large set of emojis. To insert one: Put your cursor where you want the emoji. Hold Windows key + . (period) to open the Windows Emoji picker.

Open the Xbox app on your Windows device. Select your gamerpic, and then select View profile. Scroll down to Achievements, and then select a game to see its achievement details. Choose a secret achievement from the list, and then select Reveal to show more info.

In Microsoft Teams (free), you can use keyboard shortcuts to send a wide range of emojs. You can either find the emojis in the reaction picker or type the shortcuts below into a message to make the emoji appear when you send your message.

ASCII and Unicode character encoding enables computers to store and exchange data with other computers and programs. Below are lists of frequently used ASCII and Unicode Latin-based characters. For Unicode characters for non-Latin-based scripts, see Unicode character code charts by script.

You can easily insert a check mark (also known as a "tick mark") in Word, Outlook, Excel, or PowerPoint. These marks are static symbols. If you're looking for an interactive check box that you can click to check or uncheck, see: Add a check box or option button (Excel) or Make a checklist in Word.

WPA-Enterprise (192 bits) offers the equivalent of 192-bit cryptographic strength, providing additional protections for networks transmitting sensitive data, such as government or finance. Learn how to use Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 6 and WPA3 in Windows for better wireless coverage and network security.

If an updated driver is unavailable from the driver manufacturer, it might be a good idea to contact them and inquire whether a fix is coming soon. Find out the steps you can take if you receive a message telling you a driver can't load on your device.