To pin apps to the taskbar. Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar. If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app's taskbar icon, and then select Pin to taskbar.

You can set up content filters for apps and games on Windows 10 and Xbox from the Family Safety app. Here’s how: Sign in to your account in the Family Safety app. Find your family member, then select their name > Content filters > Apps and games.

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.

Customise family settings for every member of your household, such as screen time limits, age-based content filters, social communication settings, and multiplayer settings. Manage a member's content in the Xbox Family Settings app.

Some apps are in folders within the app list—like Notepad, which is in the Windows Accessories folder. To choose whether your Start menu settings show all your apps or only the most used ones, select Start > Settings > Personalization > Start and adjust each setting you want to change.

Find out the risks of allowing apps through Windows Defender Firewall and how to add or remove apps from the list of approved apps.

Contact Microsoft Support. Find solutions to common problems, or get help from a support agent.

Sign in and start apps from the My Apps portal. You can use your work or school account with the web-based My Apps portal to: View and start many of your organization’s cloud-based apps. Access the My Groups portal. Go to the My Account portal.

With the Phone Link, you can instantly access the Android apps installed on your mobile device right on your PC. Using a Wi-Fi connection, Apps allows you to browse, play, order, chat, and more — all while using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard.

Learn how to locate and manage your app permissions on Windows devices. Some apps or games need specific permissions to work properly.