To use your microphone with apps on Windows, you'll need to turn on some permissions in Privacy & security settings. Here's how: Select Start > Settings > Privacy & security. Then look for Microphone under App permissions and make sure Microphone access is turned on.

Your Hotmail or Outlook.com password is the same as your Microsoft Account password. If you can you sign in but are having problems with Outlook.com, check the service status. If the status isn't green, wait until the service is running normally and try again.

Learn how to fix connections to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays. To pair a Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, or other device. Turn on your Bluetooth keyboard, mouse, or other device and make it discoverable. The way you make it discoverable depends on the device.

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.

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.

Select Chat in Teams. Open the meeting chat you want to share a recording from. Hover over the recording you want to share and select More options > Copy link . To manage link access or request the owner to give access to someone outside your org, select Settings inthe Link dialog.

If you see a list of Android devices, choose the one you wish to pair with Phone Link to access your favorite apps, respond to texts, make calls, view photos, and more from your PC. Grant permissions on the Link to Windows app on your Android device. You are all set to use Phone Link.

The Program Install and Uninstall troubleshooter helps you automatically repair issues when you're blocked from installing or removing programs. It also fixes corrupted registry keys. First, you'll need to download the troubleshooter.

Remove a device in the Phone Link. To successfully remove a device, follow the steps below. You'll need to complete all steps for both your Android device and your PC in order to successfully remove your device.

Add flair to your email with emojis. Applies To. Windows 10 and 11 contain a large set of emojis. To insert one: Put your cursor where you want the emoji. Hold Windows key + . (period) to open the Windows Emoji picker. Select a symbol to insert it in your email message.