Notes: You can add up to 10 different ways to verify sign-in, choosing from: An email address or phone number. It doesn't have to be yours - you just need to be able to access it if you want to use it to verify your account.

The sign-in options in Windows serve various purposes to enhance your user account security and sign in convenience. You can access the sign-in options from the Settings app.

File Explorer in Windows 11 helps you get the files you need quickly and easily. To check it out in Windows 11, select it on the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard.. How to use File Explorer:

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.

For a black screen, use the following keyboard shortcut: Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + B.

What are passkeys? Passkeys are a replacement for your password. With passkeys, you can sign into your Microsoft personal account, or your work/school account using your face, fingerprint, or PIN.

Website notifications appear in the lower right corner of your screen and are also displayed in the Notification Center.When notifications are turned on for a website, they will still appear even if Microsoft Edge is closed.

Learn how to manage your Microsoft devices. Add, remove, register, or rename a device on your Microsoft account.

On the settings page for that app, change the setting for Let this app run in the background.Here’s a summary of each option: Always: The app is always allowed to run in the background—receive info, send notifications, and stay up to date—even when you’re not actively using it. However, it might use more power as a result.

Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.