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Manage photos and videos with Microsoft Photos app
Learn how the Photos app for Windows lets you view photos and videos from your PC alongside those from OneDrive, and keeps them organized by date, album, or folder.
Change privacy settings in Windows - Microsoft Support
How to access and change the privacy settings in Windows 10 and 11.
Mouse and keyboard problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
Troubleshoot problems you might be having with your mouse or keyboard, or other wireless device in Windows.
POP, IMAP, and SMTP settings for Outlook.com
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 to contact your email provider for their settings.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2019 for Mac, Outlook 2016, Outlook Web App for Office 365, Outlook Web App for Office 365 Small Business, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, Outlook Web App for Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Outlook Web App Light, New Outlook for Windows, Outlook for Android, Outlook Mail for Windows 10, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2019, Outlook Web App
Set apps to run automatically when you start your device
You can choose which apps will start automatically when you start your device.
What's the difference between Microsoft 365 and Office 2021?
Learn about the differences between a Microsoft 365 subscription, Office 2016, and the free Office Online apps.
Applies To:
Office 2021, Office 2021 for Mac, Office 2019, Office 2019 for Mac, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin
Microsoft Bing help - Microsoft Support
Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.
Troubleshooting verification code issues - Microsoft Support
Learn what you can do if you're not receiving account aign-in verification codes.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security
Follow these steps to temporarily turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security. Keep in mind that if you do, your device may be vulnerable to threats.