Start a chat with another person. Once you've tapped New message and entered a person’s name, compose your message in the box at the bottom of the chat. To open formatting options: Tap More messaging options .. Tap Format . Compose your message and when you're ready, tap Send to start the chat.. Start a chat with yourself

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.

In the Settings app on your Windows device, Apps > Startup or use the following shortcut: Startup. For any of the applications in the list. set the toggle to On to start the app automatically when you sign in. set the toggle to Off to prevent the app from starting automatically. If you want to change the advanced settings for that app, select the chevron and make changes as desired

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.

When you open the Feedback Hub app from the Start menu, you’ll see the home page. Here’s what you’ll find there: A search bar, with the default text Search feedback.. The Report a problem and Suggest a feature buttons, which take you to the Feedback tab where you can see if someone has already submitted the same report and upvote it or submit a new report.

Notes: For Windows 10, version 1909 and later, the Media Feature Pack is only available for download as an Optional Feature. Here's how to install the Media Feature Pack on Windows 10 N and Windows 11 N: Windows 10 N: Select the Start button, then select Settings > Apps > Apps & features > Optional features > Add a feature.. Then locate the Media Feature Pack in the list of available optional ...

Add an app to a chat or channel tab. In tabs, you can add apps to share content and work collaboratively. Go to the channel, group chat, or one-on-one conversation of your choosing, and select Add a tab. From there, select the app you want.

If you have multiple displays connected to your PC or if your display configuration changes, some desktop apps might appear blurry. Windows 10 (version 1803 or later) can try to fix this automatically, so apps don’t appear blurry.

Important: If your device is out of support, it is no longer receiving security updates from Microsoft and may become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.For this reason, we strongly recommend that you update to the latest version of Windows. Each version of Windows is supported for 18 months.

In Windows, having a camera and microphone as part of your device lets you make Teams video calls, take pictures, record videos, and more. Many apps and services request and use the camera or microphone, and Windows settings give you control over which apps can use your camera or microphone.