Change the power mode for your Windows PC - Microsoft Support
Note: You might not be able to change the power mode when a custom power plan is selected.If you can’t set the power mode in Power & battery settings, open Control Panel, select System and Security > Power Options, then choose a Balanced power plan.
How to go passwordless with your Microsoft account
Going passwordless refers to removing your password and using a passwordless method to sign in instead. Passwordless solutions such as Windows Hello, the Microsoft Authenticator app, SMS or Email codes, and physical security keys provide a more secure and convenient sign-in method. While passwords can be guessed, stolen, or phished, only you can provide fingerprint authentication, or provide ...
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
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Save or convert to PDF or XPS in Office Desktop apps
Portable Document Format (PDF) preserves document formatting and enables file sharing. When the PDF format file is viewed online or printed, it retains the format that you intended. The PDF format is also useful for documents that will be reproduced using commercial printing methods.
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Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, Project Online Desktop Client, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Word for the web, OneNote for the web, PowerPoint for the web, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Project Online
Your CD or DVD drive is not recognized by Windows or other programs
Windows cannot start this hardware device because its configuration information (in the registry) is incomplete or damaged. (Code 19)
Change or reset Internet Explorer settings - Microsoft Support
Change Internet Explorer settings. There are many changes you can make to customize your browsing experience in Internet Explorer. To view all settings and options, open Internet Explorer on the desktop, select Tools > Internet options.. Reset Internet Explorer settings
Change your profile picture in Microsoft Teams
Select your profile picture at the top right of Teams. When your account manager opens, select your profile picture again.
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Microsoft Teams
Boot Surface from a USB device - Microsoft Support
For all Surface models Before you start, make sure you don’t have any other USB devices connected to your Surface, including USB mouse devices, keyboards, or other storage drives.
Create an Xbox profile | Xbox Support
If you already have a Microsoft account that you use to sign in to other Microsoft services (such as Windows, Outlook, OneDrive, Office, MSN, and Skype), use that account to create your Xbox account as well.
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