The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.

Check for Windows updates. Learn how to update drivers in Windows using Device Manager to update or reinstall a driver.

Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & features to change whether you're shown app recommendations when trying to install apps from outside the Store.

To pin apps to the taskbar. 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.

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.

As your points rack up, so do your opportunities to get rewards. We make it simple to track progress toward anything you’ve got your eye on, including games, movies, apps, gift cards, sweepstakes, donations to charity, and members-only offers and events. Get more details about earning points. How to earn points.

While you can drag content between your phone and your PC, not all apps will accept content you want to transfer. If an app doesn’t accept your content, you can try using phone screen to transfer it instead. You can’t drag and drop files between your mobile apps from your PC.

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.

Learn how to start a one-to-one chat with SMS participants and send invites for others to join Microsoft Teams (free), so you can chat with them.

Support for home products. Depending on your product and if it's still in support, Microsoft support experts are available to help you with a broad selection of support options and able to address product and service challenges for a more personalized experience.