Fix your audio drivers. Hardware problems can be caused by outdated or malfunctioning drivers. Make sure your audio driver is up to date and update it if needed. If that doesn't work, try uninstalling the audio driver (it will reinstall automatically).

Chat with a bot in a channel or group chat. Bots can contribute to channel and group chat conversations, such as providing important updates or helping a team organize its work. Typically, you or someone else @mentions a bot to interact with it, but some bots can play a more proactive role in conversations.

Find operating system info in Windows 11. To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo key + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK. Here’s how to learn more: Select Start > Settings > System > About . Open About settings.

To get someone's attention in a channel conversation or a chat, @mention them. Just type @ before their name and then select them from the menu that appears. Note: You can also mention someone simply by typing their name.

Some apps let you manage background activity, which determines what they can do when they’re in the background and not actively in use. Apps that can run in the background can send and receive notifications, sync information, and stay up to date.

Microsoft Teams (free) is dedicated to making your experience the best it can be and is introducing the mini Teams window to make it easy to stay connected with your friends and family all in one place. You can still use Chat in Windows 11 until your device prompts a Teams and Windows update or you're ready to update.

Whether meant as a joke, or intentionally used to harass another player, the words we use can be harmful to others. After reading through the suspension types below, you can check if your suspension is eligible for a Case review appeal. To learn more, see: How to submit a case review.

Virtualization lets your PC emulate a different operating system, like Android™ or Linux. Enabling virtualization gives you access to a larger library of apps to use and install on your PC. If you upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 on your PC, these steps will help you enable virtualization.

Earn points toward rewards by doing the stuff you do every day. It’s easy and it’s free. All you need to do is sign up, and Microsoft Rewards will be included in your Microsoft account: Microsoft Rewards. Once you’ve signed up, sign in to your Microsoft account to see your current points.

Closed or Live Captions. Live captions are available during a meeting, but they aren't recorded with the video. To turn on captions during a meeting: In your meeting, select More actions > Language and speech . Select Turn on live captions . Your captions are displayed under the meeting screen.