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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.
KB5001716: Update for Windows Update Service components
Important: If your device is out of support, it is no longer receiving security updates from Microsoft and may become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.For this reason, we strongly recommend that you update to the latest version of Windows. Each version of Windows is supported for 18 months.
Windows location service and privacy - Microsoft Support
To control location for just your user account, switch the Let apps access your location setting On or Off.If "Location services is off" appears on the settings page, you won't be able to turn on the Let apps access your location setting for an individual user account.
Skype for Business help - Microsoft Support
Download and install Skype for Business on your PC. Sign in to and out of Skype for Business. Set up an audio device for Skype for Business. Set up and troubleshoot Skype for Business video
Applies To: Skype for Business, Skype for Business Basic, Skype for Business for Mac, Skype for Business Online
Change notification and quick settings in Windows
Select Notifications to expand it, and turn notifications, banners, and sounds on or off for some or all notification senders.
Install the Windows 8.1 Update (KB 2919355) - Microsoft Support
Windows 8.1 Update and Windows RT 8.1 Update (also known as KB 2919355) include improvements that make your favorite apps and settings easier to find and use, provide more familiar mouse and keyboard options, and update security and performance.Here’s what you need to know about installing this important update. Check to see if it’s already installed
Download language pack for speech - Microsoft Support
Manually download a language for Cortana speech. Go back to Settings > Time & language > Language, select your new language, and then use the up-arrow button to move it to the top of the list and make it the default.
PowerPoint isn't responding, hangs or freezes - Microsoft Support
If repairing your Office programs did not resolve your issue, continue to the next step. Check to see if your antivirus software is up-to-date. If your antivirus software is not up-to-date, PowerPoint may not function properly.
Applies To: PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint 2021, PowerPoint 2019, PowerPoint 2016
Open file links directly in Office desktop apps - Microsoft Support
In addition to the File menu, you can turn this feature on or off right from the context menu of a One Drive or SharePoint-hosted Word, Excel, or PowerPoint document URL appearing in a Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook Windows application. The context menu also allows you to choose a one-time file open behavior for a specific link by using the Open With menu option.
Applies To: Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac
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