Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.

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.

Office 2019 or 2016 for PC Office 2016 for Mac Office 2013 for PC. Install Microsoft 365 2019 or 2016 on a PC. Remember a one-time purchase version of Microsoft 365 is licensed for one install only. Depending on your browser, select Open file (in Edge or Internet Explorer), Setup (in Chrome), or Save File (in Firefox).

To create an app password, take the following steps. You can repeat these steps to create an app password for as many apps or devices as you need. Go to the Advanced security options of your Microsoft account dashboard and scroll down to the App passwords section. Create password.

Selecting a photo opens it into a gallery view. Here, you'll be able to view and take action on your photo. You can open your photo using the Windows Photos app to edit it as you like. If you save your changes, they'll be saved as a new file and your original photo remains unchanged on your Android device.

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.

Find and add an extension to Microsoft Edge. In Microsoft Edge, select Extensions, located to the right of your browser address bar. Note: If you don't see Extensions to the right of your browser address bar, select Settings and more > Extensions. Select Get Extensions for Microsoft Edge.

Enabling virtualization gives you access to a larger library of apps to use and install on your device. If you upgraded your device from Windows 10 to Windows 11, these steps help you enable virtualization.

Reduce the size of pictures and attachments in Outlook email messages. Send large files by using file sharing, cloud services, or other solutions for working around file size limits in Outlook.

Use Microsoft Translator in Microsoft Edge browser. Applies To. If you open a page written in a different language than your preferred languages in settings, Microsoft Edge will automatically prompt you to translate it.