The "Windows key," when used with other keys, enables you to execute numerous handy tasks such as launching Settings, File Explorer, the Run command, and apps pinned to the Taskbar, as well as open specific features like Narrator or Magnifier. Additionally, you can manage windows and virtual desktops, take screenshots, lock the computer, and more.

Check or change language settings. Windows 11 Windows 10 Outlook.com Microsoft Edge More... Microsoft's products and services work best if you use the same language and region across all your devices, and in all of your app and Store settings. Some account language settings are roamed across the Microsoft experience.

Modify default settings for a camera. Select Start . Type manage cameras in the search bar on the Start menu, and then select Manage cameras from the results. Select the camera from the list of connected cameras. Windows will start the camera, display a preview, and show controls to adjust various settings. Use the controls and adjust the image.

Open Outlook and select File. Use the dropdown under Account Information to select the account you want to change. Select Account Settings. Select the type of information you want to change. Account Settings allows you to add or remove accounts, change server settings, and more.

OneDrive desktop app. To access your OneDrive settings, click or tap the OneDrive icon in the taskbar or notification area. If you don't see the OneDrive icon, OneDrive might not be running. On a PC, go to Start, type OneDrive in the search box, and then click OneDrive in the search results. You might need to click the Show hidden icons arrow ...

To turn on Windows Hello. Go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. Select the Windows Hello method that you want to set up, Select Set up. If you don't see Windows Hello in Sign-in options, then it may not be available for your device. Windows Hello does require a compatible camera or fingerprint reader.

Here's more info on what permissions allow an app to do: Access all your files, peripheral devices, apps, programs, and registry: The app has the ability to read or write to all your files (including documents, pictures, and music) and registry settings, which allows the app to make changes to your computer and settings. It can use any peripheral devices that are either attached or part of ...

This article describes the update rollup for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 that is dated October 2013. This update rollup package includes performance and reliability improvements for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. We recommend that you apply this update rollup as part of your regular maintenance routines.

Change the screen resolution. Stay in, or open, Display settings. Open your Display settings. In the Display resolution row, select the list and choose an option. It's usually best to stick with the one that's marked (Recommended). Monitors can support resolutions that are lower than their native resolutions, but text won't look as sharp and ...

If you're trying to add your Outlook.com account to Outlook or another mail app, you might need the POP, IMAP, or SMTP settings. You can find them below or by viewing them in your Outlook.com settings. Outlook and Outlook.com may be able to detect your account's mailbox settings automatically, but for other non-Microsoft accounts, you may need ...