If you're running Windows 8.1 or earlier, or if your PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11, consider moving to a new Windows 11 device. Find a PC that meets your needs. Set up your Microsoft account to transfer files and favorites. One account connects your device across Microsoft apps and services like Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Edge, and Microsoft Store.

To open Action Center, do any of the following: On the right end of the taskbar, select the Action Center icon.

Lithium-ion batteries wear out over time, which can result in a battery not holding a charge for as long as it did when it was new. Keeping the battery charged to 100% all the time can cause it to deteriorate faster.

Important: Reactions are only available to individuals using a work or school account in Outlook with a qualifying Microsoft 365 subscription.

Most software that you buy directly from Microsoft, like Office, Windows, and Xbox games, comes as a digital download that you can download, install, or reinstall.

On newer versions of Windows 10, you might have noticed the term Windows HD Color.This term refers to the features in Windows 10 that bring high dynamic range (HDR) content to your Windows devices.

To add a personal or work/school account to OneDrive on your pc. Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.)

Choose the power mode that works for you and what you want to do on your Windows 10 PC. This lets you determine what’s important to you—getting the best battery life, best performance, or a balance between the two.

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