Troubleshooting black or blank screens in Windows
If you experience a black or blank screen on your Windows device, try the following: To wake the screen, use one of the following keyboard shortcuts:
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
A BitLocker recovery key is needed when BitLocker can’t automatically unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. This key, which is a 48-digit number, is used to regain access to the drive.
Update your profile in Microsoft Teams (free)
Get the steps to update your Teams profile picture or change your account name in the settings for Microsoft Teams (free).
Applies To: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams personal
How to get help in Windows - Microsoft Support
Here are a few different ways to find help for Windows. Search for help - Enter a question or keywords in the search box on the taskbar to find apps, files, settings, and get help from the web.
Windows camera, microphone, and privacy - Microsoft Support
In Windows 11, ensure that Camera access, Let apps access your camera, and the individual toggle for the Microsoft Store app you wish to use is turned on. If you do not see the app or website you're looking for in the list, it's likely a desktop app. Desktop apps cannot be individually toggled, but access for those apps can be controlled using Let desktop apps access your camera.
Find where your browser is saving downloads - Microsoft Support
To see where your browser is saving downloads, look in your browser's settings. For example, in the new Microsoft Edge , select Settings and more > Settings > Downloads .The file path for your downloaded files (for example, C:\Users\[your name]\Downloads) is listed under Location.. In Microsoft Edge Legacy , select Settings and more > Settings .
Use a link or code to join a team in Microsoft Teams
Use a code. Select Teams on the left side of the app, then select Create and join teams and channels at the top of your teams list.
Applies To: Microsoft Teams
Cloud gaming with Xbox | Xbox Support
Manage your Xbox subscription Game Pass Ultimate or a supported free to play game is required for cloud gaming. See what else you can do to get the most out of your subscription.
Change notification and quick settings in Windows
You can also set Do not disturb settings, where notifications won't pop up on your screen or make a sound, but will still be accessible in the notification center. This can be turned On and Off at will, or you can schedule it for certain times of day or during certain events.You can also allow some notifications event through the do not disturb filter in Set priority notifications.
Accessible gaming on Xbox and Windows
Learn about the tools and features that Xbox provides in our quest to make gaming accessible to players of all abilities.