Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro - Microsoft Support
Windows 10 Pro offers more advanced security and business networking features, including: BitLocker Drive Encryption
Use Game Bar to play and chat with friends | Xbox Support
Note To use many of the Xbox features within Game Bar, including Xbox Social features, you must have the Xbox app for Windows installed. To use Xbox Social features, sign in to Game Bar with your Microsoft account. Press the Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar, choose Settings > Accounts, select Sign in, and then follow the steps.
Show or hide the Recycle Bin - Microsoft Support
Notes: To get to desktop icon settings in Windows 8.1, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then select Search.Type desktop icons in the search box, and then select Show or hide common icons on the desktop.
Download free, pre-built templates - Microsoft Support
Find and download free templates to create documents like calendars, business cards, letters, greeting cards, brochures, newsletters, or resumes.
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Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, Project Online Desktop Client, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Excel 2024, Word 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, Project Standard 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio 2010, InfoPath 2013
Solve PC problems remotely using Quick Assist - Microsoft Support
Use the Quick Assist app to get help with a computer problem from family or friends or help them out. Quick Assist uses a remote connection, so remember to only use it with people you trust, since they can see your computer screen or control your PC (if you allow it).
Turn Bluetooth on or off in Windows - Microsoft Support
Here's how to turn Bluetooth on or off in Windows 11: Do one of the following: On the taskbar, select the Network icon. Select the Bluetooth quick setting to turn it On or Off.
Windows activity history and your privacy - Microsoft Support
Note: If you have previous activity history stored in the cloud before Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2, January 23, 2024-KB5034204 update, you can use the Clear activity history button to delete previously stored data in the cloud. Otherwise, your activity history will be automatically deleted within 30 days from when your data was last synced to the cloud
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard
Troubleshooting black or blank screens in Windows
For a black screen, use the following keyboard shortcut: Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + B to reset your graphics driver.
System configuration tools in Windows - Microsoft Support
The Computer Management console is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides a centralized location for managing various system components, services, and settings on Windows.It includes tools for managing disks, services, devices, shared folders, and users, among other administrative tasks. The console is particularly useful for IT professionals and advanced users who need to ...
Fixes or workarounds for recent issues on Outlook.com
This article is for Outlook.com. If you're using Outlook for Windows, see Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in Outlook for Windows.. If you're having problems accessing Outlook.com, you can see the status of Microsoft Office Online Services at the Service Health portal.. If you're having problems sending or receiving email, read how to Fix Outlook.com email sync issues.
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Outlook.com