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How to earn Microsoft Rewards points - Microsoft Support
How to earn Microsoft Rewards points. It’s easy to rack up Microsoft Rewards points and earn your way toward great rewards like gift cards, movies, games, nonprofit donations, and more. Stay signed in with your Microsoft account and you'll earn points for doing the things you already do.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
How to use Remote Desktop - Microsoft Support
Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.
Xbox Status | Xbox Support
Did this resolve your issue? Check the Xbox services, games, and apps for any service outages.
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Change your app recommendation settings in Windows
Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features to change whether you're shown app recommendations when trying to install apps from outside the Store.
Link your social network accounts to Xbox | Xbox Support
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.
Remotely install and manage games | Xbox Support
Use the Xbox mobile app, the Xbox Game Pass app, or the Microsoft Store on PC 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 phone or mobile device.
Change the power mode for your Windows PC - Microsoft Support
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.
Fix USB-C problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
With a USB-C connection, you can charge your Windows 11 PC, and you can also connect to other USB Type-C devices such as mobile phones, docking stations, display adapters, and other devices that have a USB-C port. Unfortunately, some combinations of hardware and software may cause problems. If this happens, you may get a notification that there ...