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.

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.

On your select Android device, open the Link to Windows app. In the upper right-hand corner, tap the Settings icon. Tap Accounts. Find the Microsoft account, and then tap Sign out. Note: After signing out of Link to Windows and Phone Link, your devices will be removed.

If you're having trouble redeeming a code, then get help here. Redeem gift cards and codes to make Xbox purchases and extend your Xbox subscriptions. Codes are 25 characters long, include both numbers and letters, and follow a 5x5 format—five blocks of five characters.

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

Pair a Bluetooth device in Windows. You can pair all kinds of Bluetooth devices with your PC—including keyboards, mice, phones, speakers, and a whole lot more. To do this, your PC needs to have Bluetooth. Some PCs, such as laptops and tablets, have Bluetooth built in.

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.

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.

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.

You can open an image in Windows Photo Editor, modify it as you wish, and save it on your PC. Windows Photo Editor lets you edit an image, print it, add it to a slide show or album, and more. You can crop or rotate an image, apply a color filter or adjust the lighting, or even draw on the image.