Learn how to use Remote Desktop in Windows. On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1). Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.

Learn how to turn on device encryption, or standard BitLocker encryption in Windows.

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Learn how to troubleshoot Windows Media Player errors. Explore resources for general help with Windows Media Player.

Learn how to access and manage your Windows sign in options. Use a password, Windows Hello, or a security key to unlock your device.

Learn how the Photos app for Windows lets you view photos and videos from your PC alongside those from OneDrive, and keeps them organized by date, album, or folder.

Learn how to earn Microsoft Rewards points when you browse the web with Microsoft Edge, search on Bing.com, and more.

Follow these steps to temporarily turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security. Keep in mind that if you do, your device may be vulnerable to threats.

Learn how to troubleshoot Windows activation errors. Browse common activation errors and learn what you can do to fix them.

Learn how to change the refresh rate for your display in Windows to determine how smoothly motion appears on your screen.