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Manage your game clips and screenshots | Xbox Support
Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then go to Capture & share.; Select Recent captures.If your clip isn’t recent, select Show all, and then choose the clip that you want to edit.; To edit, select More actions (…) > Trim, and then use the on-screen controls to edit and save.
Manage background activity for apps in Windows
On the settings page for that app, change the setting for Let this app run in the background.Here’s a summary of each option: Always.The app is always allowed to run in the background—receive info, send notifications, and stay up to date—even when you’re not actively using it.
Use Magnifier to make things on the screen easier to see
If you are using a mouse, select Start > Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier.Select View, and then open the Keep the mouse pointer or Keep the text cursor drop-down menu, and select how Magnifier behaves when the mouse pointer or text cursor move around the screen. This is something you should experiment with to see which combination works best for you.
What is HDR in Windows 11? - Microsoft Support
HDR content on Windows offers better brightness and color capabilities compared to traditional content (sometimes called standard dynamic range [SDR] content).
Device protection in Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Windows Security provides built-in security options to help protect your device from malicious software attacks. To access the features described below, tap the Windows Start button, type windows security, select it from the results, and then select Device security.
Check the recent sign-in activity for your Microsoft account
If you get an email about unusual activity on your Microsoft account, or if you’re worried that someone else might have used your account, go to the Recent activity page.You’ll see when your Microsoft account was signed in during the last 30 days, along with any device or app-specific info.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
How to check if an app or program is installed in Windows 10
Select Start > Settings > Apps.. Apps can also be found on Start .The most used apps are at the top, followed by an alphabetical list. See installed apps and programs on your device
My microphone isn't working in Microsoft Teams
To learn more about changing mic settings in Microsoft Teams (free), see Manage your device settings in Microsoft Teams (free). Check your microphone. Some devices have a physical mute option on the device itself, so check that your headphone boom is not in the mute position (usually upright or away from your mouth), or that your external mic's physical mute button is not turned on.
Applies To: Microsoft Teams
Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store
See also. If you can't find Microsoft Store, see Trouble finding Microsoft Store in Windows 10. If you're having trouble launching Microsoft Store, see Microsoft Store doesn't launch. If you can launch the Microsoft Store but you are just having trouble finding or installing an app, see I can't find or install an app from Microsoft Store. Need more help?