Screen mirroring and projecting to your PC or wireless display
Cast to a Windows PC from another Windows PC. On the PC you'd like to project from, select Start > Settings > System > Projecting to this PC . Under Add the “Wireless Display” optional feature to project to this PC, select Optional features. Next to Add an optional feature, select View features, then enter “wireless display.”.
Codecs in Media Player - Microsoft Support
Codec packs add additional codec support to Windows. Apps like Media Player will then be able to play media files encoded in these formats. The following codecs packs are available: Adds support for the MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video formats. Adds support for the HEVC (H.265) video format. Adds support for the VP9 video format.
How to use the PC Health Check app - Microsoft Support
It is periodically updated based on customer feedback to help you make the most of your Windows PC. How to open PC Health Check. In Windows, use Search on the taskbar to search for PC Health Check, then select it from the list of results. If a PC Health Check update is available, you can quickly install it for the latest version.
How to redeem gift cards and codes | Xbox Support
Press the Start button , and then enter Xbox into the search bar. Choose the Xbox app from the results to open the app. Select your gamerpic, and then select Settings. Select Redeem under Redeem a code. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts. Note You can’t redeem a code on the Xbox app for mobile at this time.
Change the refresh rate on your monitor in Windows
To enable or disable DRR: Select Start > Settings > System > Display > Advanced display . Next to Choose a refresh rate, select the Dynamic option. (Note: This option is only available on supported hardware. If you don’t see the Dynamic option, then your hardware doesn’t support DRR.) If you want to disable DRR and use a fixed refresh rate ...
Pin apps and folders to the desktop or taskbar - Microsoft Support
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. Note: To remove a pinned app from the taskbar, right-click the app icon, then select Unpin from taskbar.
How to earn Microsoft Rewards points - Microsoft Support
Here are some of the ways you can earn Microsoft Rewards points: Search with Bing *. Search the web through the search box on the taskbar on your Windows 10/11 device. Buy stuff from Microsoft Store online (from your mobile device, on Xbox One, in the Microsoft Store app on your Windows 10/11 or Windows 8.1 device, or via the web). For more ...
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
Find your BitLocker recovery key. A BitLocker recovery key is needed when BitLocker can’t automatically unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. This key, which is a 48-digit number, is used to regain access to the drive. You might be prompted for the BitLocker recovery key during startup, due to a security risk or hardware change:
Signing in with a passkey - Microsoft Support
To create a passkey for your Microsoft account, follow these steps on the device for which you’d like to create a passkey: Sign in to your Microsoft account Advanced Security Options. Choose Add a new way to sign in or verify. Select Face, fingerprint, PIN, or security key. Follow the instructions on your device. Provide a name for your passkey.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows - Microsoft Support
Here's how: In Settings: Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices , and then turn on Bluetooth . In quick settings: To find the quick setting for Bluetooth, select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons ( ) next to the time and date on the right side of your taskbar. Select Bluetooth to turn it on.