Create a recovery drive - Microsoft Support
Note: Recovery drives created and used on machines with the April 9, 2024 security update and the revocation policy applied may be impacted.For more, see KB5025885: How to manage the Windows Boot Manager revocations for Secure Boot changes associated with CVE-2023-24932.
Activate Office - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Office pre-installed on new Windows 10 PCs or with a new product key.
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Change your browser home page - Microsoft Support
On the General tab, under Home page, enter the URL of the site you want to set as a homepage.You can add more than one URL. Or, to add the site you're currently viewing, select Use current.If you add more than one URL, put each URL on its own line.
Open the Camera in Windows - Microsoft Support
How to open the Camera app in Windows. To open up your webcam or camera, select the Start button, then select All apps, and then select Camera in the list of apps. If you have multiple cameras, you can switch between them by selecting Change Camera at the top right once the Camera app is opened.. Open Camera
How to adjust power and sleep settings in Windows
To adjust power and sleep settings in Windows 10, go to Start , and select Settings > System > Power & sleep.. Under Screen, select how long you want your device to wait before turning the screen off when you're not using your device.
Download drivers and firmware for Surface - Microsoft Support
Surface model. Link. Surface Pro X. Use Windows Update to keep your Surface Pro X drivers and firmware up to date. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update .Commercial customers can learn more about servicing Pro X at Deploying, managing, and servicing Surface Pro X.. Surface Pro (11th Edition)
Getting the most out of Microsoft Rewards - Microsoft Support
Here are some best practices for earning Microsoft Rewards points so you can redeem them for gift cards, games, sweepstakes, nonprofit donations, and more.
Change screen brightness in Windows - Microsoft Support
If you don't have a desktop PC and the slider doesn't appear or work, try updating the display driver. Select Search on the taskbar, type Device Manager, and then select Device Manager from the list of results.In Device Manager, select Display adapters, then select the display adapter.Press and hold (or right-click) the display adapter name, then select Update driver and follow the instructions.
Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
Internet Explorer 11 support ended on June 15, 2022. If any site you visit needs Internet Explorer 11, you can open it with Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge.
Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows
There are different ways to remove apps and programs, so if you can't find the one you're looking for, you can try another location. Note that some apps and programs are built into Windows and can't be uninstalled.