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Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
Uninstall from the Start menu. Select Start > All apps and search for the app in the list shown.
Personalize your lock screen - Microsoft Support
Elevate your device by showcasing beautiful images from around the globe with Windows spotlight, or your favorite memories with a custom photo or a dynamic slide show as your lock screen background.. Stay informed and efficient with dynamic updates that bring weather, finance, sports, traffic, and app notifications right to your lock screen.
Show, hide, or resize desktop icons - Microsoft Support
Here's how to show icons, hide them, or change their size in Windows. To show or hide desktop icons. Right-click (or press and hold) the desktop, point to View, and then select Show desktop icons to add or clear the check mark.
Find and open File Explorer - Microsoft Support
File Explorer in Windows 11 helps you get the files you need quickly and easily. To check it out in Windows 11, select it on the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard.. How to use File Explorer:
Send and receive text messages from your PC - Microsoft Support
Adding Emojis to your conversation. Below the message box are three buttons to help you insert content into your message. The emoji button opens menus where you can quickly search for what you want.
Map a network drive in Windows - Microsoft Support
Map a network drive to get to it from File Explorer in Windows without having to look for it or type its network address each time. Open File Explorer from the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E.
Virus & threat protection in Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Manage your Virus & threat protection settings. Use Virus & threat protection settings when you want to customize your level of protection, send sample files to Microsoft, exclude trusted files and folders from repeated scanning, or temporarily turn off your protection.. Manage your real-time protection. Want to stop running real-time protection for a short while?
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Turn Windows Security on or off - Microsoft Support
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Mouse and keyboard problems in Windows - Microsoft Support
Check the device. If the device doesn't appear to work at all (no lights appear on the device when it’s plugged in, or the cursor doesn't move or doesn't appear on the screen), connect the device to another PC and make sure the device works on that PC.
Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support
Keyboard shortcuts are keys or combinations of keys that offer a faster alternative to performing tasks typically done with a mouse. If you are trying to take a screenshot or screengrab, see How to take and annotate screenshots.. This article includes a list of keyboard shortcuts categorized as: