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Starting with Windows 11, version 22H2, Windows Update is now carbon aware, making it easier for your devices to reduce carbon emissions. When devices are plugged in, turned on, connected to the internet and regional carbon intensity data is available, Windows Update will schedule installations at specific times of the day.

The new Microsoft Edge helps you browse, search, shop online, and more. Like all modern browsers, Microsoft Edge lets you collect and store specific data on your device, like cookies, and lets you send information to us, like browsing history, to make the experience as rich, fast, and personal as possible.

Get started with Microsoft Teams (free). Explore your options, find out what’s new, browse help topics, and more.

Find out if a display is optimized for HDR video. Select Start , then search for settings.Select Settings > System > Display . At the top, choose the display you want to check. Select Use HDR.. Under Display capabilities, look for the value next to HDR video streaming to see if it says Supported or Not supported. For more detailed info about what you need to play HDR video in Windows, see ...

We’re making some changes to Windows and Microsoft 365 that will impact Cortana users. Cortana voice assistance in Windows as a standalone app was retired in the spring of 2023.

Reputation-based protection: This section allows you to configure Microsoft Defender SmartScreen, which is a security feature that protects from phishing attacks, malware, and potentially unwanted applications.It provides reputation-based protection by evaluating websites and downloads against a list of known malicious sites and files

If you’re having trouble buying something from Microsoft Store, here are some steps to try: Check your credit card is up to date on the Payment options page. Check you don't have any subscription payments overdue on the Services page.. Check your account is not temporarily suspended. Check if your Xbox account is suspended.. Check that your computer's anti-virus is not blocking pop-ups or ...

Note: Depending on the complexity, legibility, and the amount of text shown in the picture you've inserted, this command may not be immediately available on the menu that appears when you right-click the picture.If OneNote is still reading and converting the text in the image, wait a few moments and then try again. Some results may take up to 24-48 hours to become available.

First time, infrequent senders, or senders marked [External] - While it's not unusual to receive an email or Teams message from someone for the first time, especially if they are outside your organization, this can be a sign of phishing. Slow down and take extra care at these times. When you get an email or a Teams message from somebody you don't recognize, or that Outlook or Teams identifies ...