Swift Pair in Windows 11 lets you quickly pair a supported Bluetooth device with your PC. If the Bluetooth device supports Swift Pair, you’ll receive a notification when it's nearby and you put it into pairing mode to make it discoverable. Turn on a Bluetooth device that supports Swift Pair and make it discoverable.

The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.

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.

In Windows 11, apps don't automatically get added to your desktop. Learn how to pin apps to your desktop or taskbar in Windows 11 or Windows 10.

If you can’t set the power mode in Power & battery settings, open Control Panel, select System and Security > Power Options, then choose a Balanced power plan. Learn how to change the power mode on your Windows PC to preserve your battery, limit notifications, and background activity.

Some apps let you manage background activity, which determines what they can do when they’re in the background and not actively in use. Apps that can run in the background can send and receive notifications, sync information, and stay up to date.

Select the search button on the taskbar and type the name of the app or program. Press the Windows key on your keyboard and start typing. Note: Students using Windows 11 SE will not be able to download apps from the Microsoft Store. Apps are managed by their IT Admin. Learn more.

To change the default touch gestures on your Windows 11 PC, select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Touchpad. Select Three-finger gestures or Four-finger gestures to change what your swipe gestures do. See the common touchpad gestures for your Windows 10/11 device.

Here's how to set up your adapter on the second display: Plug the HDMI end of your adapter into the HDMI port on your HDTV, monitor, or projector. Plug the USB end of the adapter into a USB charging port on your second display.

Nearby sharing in Windows lets you share documents, photos, links to websites, and more with nearby devices by using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. You can share files between PCs that are running Windows 10 or Windows 11.