Upgrade to Windows 11: FAQ. An upgrade differs from an update in that it moves your PC from a previous version of Windows—such as Windows 10—to Windows 11. This FAQ is intended to answer questions about upgrading to Windows 11. An update ensures you have the most recent features and security improvements for your current version of Windows ...

Windows 11 Windows 10. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Next to Choose where to get apps, select one of the available options. To see recommendations, select Anywhere, but let me know if there's a comparable app in the Microsoft Store . To stop seeing app recommendations, select Anywhere. Note: You can also be warned if you ...

Windows logo key + S. Opens Search. Windows logo key + E. Opens File Explorer. Alt + Tab. Opens Task Switcher, moving forward with each press of Tab, switching to that window on release. Shift + Alt + Tab. Opens Task Switcher, moving backward with each press of Tab, switching to that window on release.

When you're ready, select Start , and open Settings . Then, under System , select Remote Desktop, set Remote Desktop to On, and then select Confirm. Make note of the name of this PC under PC name. You'll need this later. Use Remote Desktop to connect to the PC you set up: On your local Windows PC: In the search box on the taskbar, type Remote ...

Windows Security provides built-in security options to help protect your device from malicious software attacks. To access the features described below, tap the Windows Start button, type windows security, select it from the results, and then select Device security. Notes: What you actually see on the Device security page may vary depending ...

Here’s the list for the new Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Edge for Mac. Windows Mac. Press this key. To do this. Ctrl + Shift + B. Show or hide the favorites bar. Alt + Shift + B. Set focus on the first item in the favorites bar. Ctrl + D.

To pin Quick Assist to your taskbar so you can quickly get back to it, after Quick Assist is open, right-click (or press and hold) the icon on your taskbar > Pin to taskbar. If the old app icon still appears on your device, make sure you select the new app icon.

Add flair to your email with emojis. Windows 10 and 11 contain a large set of emojis. To insert one: Put your cursor where you want the emoji. Hold Windows key + . (period) to open the Windows Emoji picker. Select a symbol to insert it in your email message. When you're done, select × to close the emoji picker.

Here's how: Select Start > Settings > Windows Update and, next to Get the latest updates as soon as they're available, set the toggle to On. Note: Whether you set the toggle to Off or On, you'll still get the regular security updates as usual. The toggle determines how quickly you get the additional non-security updates, fixes, feature updates ...

Select Start > Control Panel > Programs. Select Turn Windows features on or off and uncheck Media Features and click OK. Restart your computer. Revisit the same window and recheck Media Features and click OK. Restart your computer again. If the above instructions fail to help, see the Windows Media Player support page.