Windows 8.1 support ended on January 10, 2023
PCs originally built with Windows 8.1 are designed with technology that is about 10 years old. Once you move to a new PC, there will be many aspects of Windows that you will find familiar, but also with important software and hardware innovations and capabilities that were not available a decade ago.
How to reset the Hosts file back to the default - Microsoft Support
To reset the Hosts file back to the default, follow these steps: 1. Open Notepad. To do this, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Search, type Notepad, and then tap the Notepad icon. Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, click Search, type Notepad, and then click Notepad.
How to install or uninstall a PC game | Xbox Support
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Photosensitive seizure warning | Xbox Support
These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness.
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
If your device was ever signed into an organization using a work or school account, the recovery key could be stored in that organization's account.You might be able to access it directly, or you might need to contact the IT support for that organization to access your recovery key.
Battery saving tips for Windows - Microsoft Support
Let Windows change some power settings for you automatically. Select Start > Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters , then select Run next to Power . Open Troubleshooter Set a shorter duration for when your PC sleeps. Select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery > Screen and sleep.For On battery power, put my device to sleep after, choose a shorter duration.