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.

Make the everyday easier with Windows 11. When there's a lot to do, Windows 11 helps you get it done. With intuitive navigation and new multitasking tools, it brings you the performance you want and the security you need.

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Open Rewards dashboard. To earn points by searching with Bing on your mobile device, set Bing as your default search engine, use the Bing app, or use the Microsoft Launcher for Android app.

To check the end-of-support dates for your version of Windows, see the product lifecycle information for Windows.. If your version of Windows is still supported, you should always install the latest updates for Windows.To download and install these updates, use Windows Update in the Settings app.

Edit photos and videos. Whether you like to apply changes that affect your photo's quality, feel, and look—or you want to add information on top of your photos, the Photos app offers you comprehensive features to transform your photos and videos looking their best.

Insert rows. To insert a single row: Right-click the whole row above which you want to insert the new row, and then select Insert Rows. To insert multiple rows: Select the same number of rows above which you want to add new ones.Right-click the selection, and then select Insert Rows.. Insert columns. To insert a single column: Right-click the whole column to the right of where you want to add ...

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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.