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Change default programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
Select Start > Settings > Apps > Default apps. To change the default app, you can do either of the following: Set a default for a file type or link type. In the search bar, enter the file type or link type you want, then select it from the list of results. You can choose which app can open that file or link type. Set defaults for applications.
Force a shutdown and restart your Surface - Microsoft Support
Press and hold the volume-up button and the power button at the same time until the screen turns off (about 15 seconds), then release both. The screen may flash the Surface logo, but continue holding the buttons down for at least 15 seconds. After you release the buttons, wait 10 seconds. Press and release the power button to turn your Surface ...
Windows sign-in options and account protection - Microsoft Support
To turn on Windows Hello. Go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options. Select the Windows Hello method that you want to set up, Select Set up. If you don't see Windows Hello in Sign-in options, then it may not be available for your device. Windows Hello does require a compatible camera or fingerprint reader.
Improve my PC performance in Windows - Microsoft Support
Make sure the system is managing the page file size. Check for low disk space and free up space. Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows. Pause OneDrive syncing. Disable unnecessary startup programs. Check for and remove viruses and malware. Restore your PC from a system restore point. Tips to improve performance in Windows. If your ...
Change screen brightness in Windows - Microsoft Support
Select the Network icon on the right side of the taskbar, and then move the Brightness slider to adjust the brightness. (If the slider isn't there, see the Notes section below.) Some PCs can let Windows automatically adjust screen brightness based on the current lighting conditions. To find out if your PC supports this, select Settings > System ...
How to use Surface UEFI - Microsoft Support
To load the UEFI firmware settings menu: Shut down your Surface and wait about 10 seconds to make sure it's off. Press and hold the volume-up button on your Surface, and, at the same time, press and release the power button. The Microsoft or Surface logo appears on your screen. Continue to hold the volume-up button.
How to run Control Panel tools by typing a command
Accessibility Options control access.cpl Add New Hardware control sysdm.cpl add new hardware Add/Remove Programs control appwiz.cpl ... (Windows 95) control main.cpl power Power Management (Windows 98) control powercfg.cpl Printers Folder control printers Regional Settings control intl.cpl Scanners and Cameras control sticpl.cpl ...
How to use multiple monitors in Windows - Microsoft Support
Choose a display option. To change what shows on your displays, press Windows logo key + P. Here's what you can choose. See things on one display only. See the same thing on all your displays. See your desktop across multiple screens. When you have displays extended, you can move items between the two screens.
How to restart or power cycle your Xbox console | Xbox Support
Disconnect and reconnect your console's power cable. Turn off your console by pressing the Xbox button on the front of the console for about 10 seconds, until it shuts down completely. Unplug the console's power cable. Wait 10 seconds. Important Make sure that you wait at least 10 seconds. This step resets the power supply. Press the Xbox ...
Recover your PowerPoint files - Microsoft Support
If you want to keep the recovered file, you should immediately save it before editing or closing. To manually open an AutoRecover file: Click the File button in the ribbon and then click the Home tab in the menu. Click the Recover Unsaved Presentations button at the bottom of the screen to navigate to the folder where AutoRecover files are stored.
Applies To: PowerPoint for Microsoft 365