If Windows Update finds an updated driver, it will download and install it, and your printer will automatically use it. If a device driver couldn’t be installed automatically, there may be an optional driver available that your printer can use.

In the search box on the taskbar, type Windows Security, and then select it from the results. Select Device performance & health to view the Health report. Note: If your device is managed by your organization, your administrator may not have granted you permission to view Device performance & health. The Health report starts off by showing you ...

Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge: View, allow, block, delete and use. Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device by websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as remembering login credentials, site preferences, and tracking user behavior. However, you might want to delete cookies for privacy reasons or to resolve browsing ...

Plug one end of the video cable into the port on the external screen. Make sure that your TV, monitor, or projector is turned on. Connect the other end of the cable to the video adapter. Connect the adapter to your Surface. Make sure you're plugging in the right part of the cable to the right input. Note: If you're using a projector, make sure ...

Start a chat with another person. Once you've selected New chat and entered a person’s name, compose your message in the box at the bottom of the chat. To open formatting options, select Format beneath the box where you type your message. When you're ready, select Send or press Enter to start the chat. You can also start a one-on-one chat ...

In the browser, go to Settings and more > About Microsoft Edge (edge://settings/help). Depending on where you purchased your device, you may see one or both of following toggles: Download and install updates automatically. Download updates over metered connections. Turn on any available toggles to always allow automatic downloads of updates.

Here's how: Select Start > Settings > Windows Update and, next to Get the latest updates as soon as they're available, set the toggle to On. Note: Whether you set the toggle to Off or On, you'll still get the regular security updates as usual. The toggle determines how quickly you get the additional non-security updates, fixes, feature updates ...

Create contact lists. A contact list is a collection of email addresses, and is useful for sending email to a group of people. Contact lists are sometimes referred to as distribution lists.. For example, create a contact list named My book club and add all the members of your book club to it. When you want to send an email message to everyone in the club, just add My book club in the To line ...

Explore the new and refreshed apps of Windows 11, from Photos to Microsoft Store. Watch the video and read tips to find tools to stay creative and productive, whether on your phone or on your PC.

Microsoft Rewards doesn’t ask for a commitment or fees. It's included in your Microsoft account. Make sure you’re logged in, head to the Rewards page, and start exploring. As your points rack up, so do your opportunities to get great rewards. We make it simple to track progress toward anything you’ve got your eye on, including gift cards ...