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Find out which Surface model you have - Microsoft Support
Look in the Surface app. The easiest way to find which Surface model you have is to use the Surface app. It shows the model name of your Surface device and each Surface accessory.
Free up drive space in Windows - Microsoft Support
Select the temporary files, unused files, files synced to the cloud, or unused apps you want to remove, then select the Clean up button for each section.
Change the refresh rate on your monitor in Windows
Battery Life: Lowering your refresh rate can save battery power by reducing the amount of energy your display consumes.This can be useful when you are using a laptop or tablet and want to extend your battery life.
Back up your Windows PC - Microsoft Support
Step 2: Back up your folders. Windows Backup is an easy, single stop for all of your backup needs. Your free Microsoft account comes with 5 GB of OneDrive cloud storage (and more storage is available if you need it), and backing up your folders syncs the folders you specify to your OneDrive account, making them instantly accessible on all computers that you use with this Microsoft account.
Browse InPrivate in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
The new Microsoft Edge will delete your browsing history, cookies, and site data, as well as passwords, addresses, and form data when you close all InPrivate windows. You can open an InPrivate window in different ways: Select and hold (right-click) the Microsoft Edge logo in the taskbar and select New InPrivate window.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Send large files with Outlook - Microsoft Support
Compress the file. When you compress, or zip, your file, it decreases its size, and it might decrease it enough to fit within the Outlook size limits for attachments.The following articles describe how to compress and extract files for different Windows operating systems.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
Excel calendar templates - Microsoft Support
Download a calendar template: Browse through the calendar templates, choose an Excel calendar template that is best for you.Click the Download button on the template page, open the template file in Excel, and then edit and save your calendar.
Applies To: Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel for the web, Excel 2021, Excel 2019, Excel 2016
Check your network connection status - Microsoft Support
Windows 11 lets you quickly check your network connection status. Select the Start button, then type settings.Select Settings > Network & internet.The status of your network connection will appear at the top.
Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device
We're committed to delivering continuous innovation by releasing new features and enhancements into Windows 11 more frequently. Windows devices get new functionality at different times as Microsoft delivers non-security updates, fixes, improvements, and enhancements via several servicing technologies—including controlled feature rollout (CFR). ...
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