Device Encryption is a Windows feature that enables BitLocker encryption automatically for the Operating System drive and fixed drives. It’s particularly beneficial for everyday users who want to ensure their personal information is safe without having to manage complex security settings.

When you get a new device and start up Windows 10 for the first time, the antivirus protection that comes installed with the device is your default security app.

To increase security and performance, Windows 11 in S mode only runs apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, or if you have Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education and want to upgrade to Windows 11, you'll need to permanently switch out of S mode.

Alternatively, you can install any website by going to the top corner of the browser and select Settings and more … > Apps > Install this site as an app. Once the application is installed, it will appear under edge://apps.

If you see a Let's get started screen with options to try, buy, or activate Office, this means that Office is installed on your new PC as a 1-month trial of Microsoft 365 Family. You won't receive a product key from your PC manufacturer unless you paid for an Office product key card. Instead, you can start a trial of Microsoft 365 Family, or buy Office.

Keystroke. What it does. Windows logo key + R Opens the Run command. Windows logo key + S Opens Search. Windows logo key + E Opens File Explorer. Alt + Tab. Opens Task Switcher, moving forward with each press of Tab, switching to that window on release

Join a Teams meeting on the web. Don't have the Teams app? You can still join a Teams meeting. In your email invite, select Join the meeting now.. You can also use a dial-in number and conference ID from the email to call in.

As you browse the web, you'll see an icon in the address bar that indicates the security of the connection to the site you're visiting. This icon helps you determine if you can safely send and receive information from the site.

Use the Windows Quick Assist app to get help with a computer problem from family or friends or help them out. Quick Assist uses a remote connection, so remember to only use it with people you trust, since they can see your computer screen or control your PC (if you allow it).

Click Save to save the console update.zip file to your computer.; Unzip the file by right-clicking on the file and selecting Extract all from the pop-up menu.