Use the Quick Assist app to get help with a computer problem from family or friends or help them out. Quick Assist uses a remote connection, so remember to only use it with people you trust, since they can see your computer screen or control your PC (if you allow it).

Notes: Many languages contain symbols that could not be condensed into the 256-characters Extended ACSII set. As such, there are ASCII and Unicode variations to encompass regional characters and symbols, see Unicode character code charts by script.

Use Microsoft Teams to chat online with your colleagues. Start a chat with another person. Start all chats the same way: by selecting New chat at the top of your chat list.

There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled.

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Tablet mode makes Windows 10 more touch-friendly when using your device as a tablet. Select action center on the taskbar (next to the date and time), and then select Tablet mode to turn it on or off.. Use your PC like a tablet

Warning: Turning off Memory Integrity on a Secured-core PC takes the device out of a Secured-core state.If you choose to continue using your device without addressing the driver problem, you might discover that the functionality the driver supports does not work any longer, which could have consequences ranging from negligible to severe.

Select Start upgrade.The upgrade might take a while and you won't be able to use your device until it's done.

You select Optimize for video quality for Battery options in the Video playback settings. Because playing HDR video uses more battery power, if you select Optimize for battery life for Battery options, you won’t get HDR video when your device is running on battery.To change this, select Start , then search for settings.Select Settings > Apps > Video playback .

Windows 11 updates provide the latest features and security improvements to help keep your PC more current and more secure. Before the installation process starts, Windows checks to make sure there’s enough storage space on your device for the installation process and for these new features and security improvements.