Codecs allow you to play different formats of audio and video files. Media Player supports a wide variety of codecs. Most are included out of the box; some additional codecs can be installed from the Microsoft Store.

Select the Start button, enter snipping tool, then select Snipping Tool from the results. Press Windows logo key + Shift + S for a static image snip. Press Print Screen (PrtSc) for a static image snip. Press Windows logo key + Shift + R for a video snip. Work with your screenshots.

Save a photo to a specific folder on your PC. Long-press a photo (or right-click if using a mouse), and then select. Navigate to the folder where you want save the image, and then click Save. You can then paste the photo into an Office document, an email message, or to your desktop.

You can link your social media account in one of two ways: Use the Xbox mobile app to scan the QR code. Select the Link option which will launch the Microsoft Edge app on Xbox. You can choose to link your Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, or other social media account.

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

Having trouble connecting to your email from Outlook on your desktop? Follow these steps to let Outlook diagnose and fix errors in your Outlook mail profile that might be causing the issue.

Cast to an external display from your Windows PC. You can wirelessly connect your PC to a TV, projector, or other kind of external display that supports Miracast. Turn on your TV, projector, or other display. If you're using a Miracast dongle or adapter, make sure it's plugged in to the display.

Use Xbox app on mobile or Xbox.com to remotely install games—so your games are ready when you are. Here’s how to get your console and Windows device ready for installations that you’ll be able to start from your PC, mobile device, or from Xbox.com.

New features in the Photos app on Windows 10. Memories: Relive your memories and create new ones via OneDrive. Filmstrip: The new filmstrip lets you easily find all photos and videos in one window and jump to other photos without leaving the filmstrip.

Easily open all your favorites at one time in the new Microsoft Edge . In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > Favorites . In the Favorites window, right-click Favorites bar . Choose Open all, or Open all in new window, or Open all in new InPrivate window. Note: This topic is for the new Microsoft Edge .