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Set screen time limits across devices - Microsoft Support
Screen time limits in Microsoft Family Safety are a great way to balance online habits within your family group. You decide when and for how long family members can use their connected Windows, Xbox and mobile devices.
Applies To: Microsoft Family Safety
Windows background apps and your privacy - Microsoft Support
In the Background apps permissions section, under Let this app run in the background, select one of the following options: Always—The app runs in the background, receiving info, sending notifications, and staying up-to-date even when you're not actively using it.This option may use more power.
Learn about Microsoft Rewards - Microsoft Support
In order to obtain the details of your reward, please go to your Order History and scan through the list of your orders. Look for the reward in question and at the far-right, click the Order Details button to get your redemption code or link.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
What is a Microsoft account? - Microsoft Support
What is a Microsoft account used for? You need a Microsoft account to sign in to your Windows pc, Xbox console, or any of Microsoft’s products and services, including Office, Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Microsoft 365, Family Safety, Skype, Bing, Microsoft Store and MSN.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Microsoft Edge update settings - Microsoft Support
If either of the categories above apply to you, use the following procedures to update your browser: Update once. In the browser, go to Settings and more > Help and feedback > About Microsoft Edge (edge://settings/help).. If the About page shows Microsoft Edge is up to date., you don't need to do anything.
Deprecation of Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) and MSDT ...
Devices running Windows 11 version 22H2 and older. If you're running Windows 11 version 22H2 and older, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7 or any other earlier OS version, your device will not be affected by the MSDT Troubleshooter retirement.
Install Office apps from Office 365 - Microsoft Support
After you've signed up for Microsoft 365, you and your employees can install your Office apps. From the admin center, select Office software.. Choose a language, and then select Install.. When prompted, select Run.. Select Yes to allow the app to make changes to your device.. The installation may take several minutes, depending on your Internet speed.
Restore deleted files or folders in OneDrive - Microsoft Support
If you accidentally delete a file or folder in OneDrive, you may be able to recover it later from the OneDrive recycle bin.. For info about restoring a SharePoint file or folder, see how to restore items from the SharePoint recycle bin.For info about restoring SharePoint files stored in OneDrive, see Restore a previous version of a file in OneDrive.
Applies To: OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive (work or school) operated by 21Vianet, OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Filter websites and searches using Microsoft Family Safety
Establishing internet boundaries is an important way to protect yourself and your family from inappropriate web content. Microsoft Family Safety web and search filters work across any Windows, Xbox and mobile device that has the Microsoft Edge browser and Family Safety apps installed.
Applies To: Microsoft Family Safety