Windows background apps and your privacy - Microsoft Support
In the Background apps permissions section, under Let this app run in the background, select one of the following options: Always—The app runs in the background, receiving info, sending notifications, and staying up-to-date even when you're not actively using it.This option may use more power.
Manage app permissions for your camera in Windows
Once you've allowed your apps to access the camera, you can change the setting for each app. Find the app you want, then turn on camera access for that app. If you don't see an app in the list, it might be a desktop app. Find Let desktop apps access your camera and make sure it's turned on.
Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store
See also. If you can't find Microsoft Store, see Trouble finding Microsoft Store in Windows 10. If you're having trouble launching Microsoft Store, see Microsoft Store doesn't launch. If you can launch the Microsoft Store but you are just having trouble finding or installing an app, see I can't find or install an app from Microsoft Store. Need more help?
Risks of allowing apps through Windows Defender Firewall
When you open a port in Windows Defender Firewall you allow traffic into or out of your device, as though you drilled a hole in the firewall. This makes your device less secure and might create opportunities for hackers or malware to use one of those openings to get to your files or use your device to spread malware to other devices.
Turn on automatic app updates - Microsoft Support
Microsoft Store on Windows can automatically install app updates. Select the Start button, then search for and select Microsoft Store . In the Microsoft Store app, select Profile (your account photo) > Settings .
Choose language settings for your keyboard, websites, and apps
You can add an input language in Settings. Adding an input language lets you set a language-preference order for websites and apps. It also lets you change your keyboard language. Select Start > Settings > Time & language > Language & region.
Find all your apps and programs - Microsoft Support
Select Start , and then scroll through the alphabetical list on the left (if your Start screen is set to show as full screen, select All apps, and then scroll through the list). Tip: To reduce scrolling you can select any letter in the list, then in the alphabet links that display, select a letter to jump down to that section.
Manage background activity for apps in Windows
Apps that can run in the background can send and receive notifications, sync information, and stay up to date. If you find that an app is using a lot of battery when running in the background, you can change the setting for apps that allow it. Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Power & battery > Battery usage.
How to use alarms and timers in the Clock app in Windows 10
To launch the app, select Start and select Clock from the app list or type its name into the search box. Alarms and timers work even if the app is closed or your device is locked. If you see a warning that notifications only show if the device is awake, make sure your device doesn’t go to sleep (Go to Start > Settings > System > Power & sleep ...
See all your apps in Windows - Microsoft Support
To choose whether your Start menu settings show the most used apps at the top of your all apps list, or whether they show recently downloaded apps in the recommended section, select Start > Settings > Personalization > Start and turn Show recently added apps or Show most used apps on or off.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard