What's new in recent Windows updates - Microsoft Support
Windows share window: Select the Outlook icon in the “Share using” section of the Windows share window to email your files using Outlook directly within the windows share window.It also has a search box. So, you can now search for contacts across Outlook to share a file. The Windows share window also displays 8-10 suggested contacts to quickly share to–including emailing yourself a file.
Change mouse settings - Microsoft Support
To ensure that the pointer doesn't block your view of the text you're typing, under Visibility, select the Hide pointer while typing check box. To find a misplaced pointer by pressing the Ctrl key, under Visibility , select the Show location of pointer when I press the Ctrl key check box.
Securely browse the web in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
This icon helps you determine if you can safely send and receive information from the site. The connection tells you whether the information sent to and from the site, such as passwords, addresses, or credit card numbers, are securely sent and can't be intercepted by an attacker. The connection icon in the address bar has four different states.
Create a recovery drive - Microsoft Support
It doesn't contain your personal files, settings, or programs. Need more options for creating a recovery drive? For Windows 7, see Create a system repair disc. For Windows 8.1, see Create a USB recovery drive. To download Windows 10 installation media, see Recovery options in Windows.
Troubleshooting verification code issues - Microsoft Support
That verification method isn’t working right now: Sometimes the block may be tied to the verification method you are using.Try using another verification method connected to your account. For example, if you are using SMS to verify yourself and are hitting a block, try using an alternate email that is connected to the account to receive your authorization code.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Choose language settings for your keyboard, websites, and apps
If you don't see the keyboard you want, you may have to add a new language to get additional options. If this is the case, go on to step 4. Return to the Language settings page, and select Add a language. Choose the language you want to use from the list, and then select Next.
Update for Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package
This update for the Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Update 5 Redistributable Package is released as a download-only update and isn’t distributed through Windows Update. Redistribution of this update is allowed, subject to the same license terms as granted by the Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 Update 5 release. Microsoft Download Center
Change your default browser in Windows - Microsoft Support
Use the Windows Settings app to change your default browser.
Map a network drive in Windows - Microsoft Support
Note: If you don't see Map network drive on the More menu, you can right-click the This PC node in the folder pane and you'll see the command there. In the Drive list, select a drive letter. (Any available letter will do.) In the Folder box, type the path of the folder or computer, ...
Zip and unzip files - Microsoft Support
To zip (compress) files. In the search box on the taskbar, type file explorer, and then select it from the list of results.Right-click the file you want to zip, and then select Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.. To decompress files. Open File Explorer and find the compressed folder.