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Troubleshooting verification code issues - Microsoft Support
When you see a message asking you to make sure you can receive a verification code, verify or add new security info. You can skip it for 24 hours at a time, but after seven days from the first notice you'll have to verify or add new security info before you can sign in again.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Enable virtualization on Windows - Microsoft Support
Virtualization lets your Windows device emulate a different operating system, like Android or Linux. Enabling virtualization gives you access to a larger library of apps to use and install on your device.
Manage devices used with your Microsoft account
Learn how to manage your Microsoft devices. Add, remove, register, or rename a device on your Microsoft account.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Windows Update Troubleshooter - Microsoft Support
Learn how to run Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve errors downloading or installing Windows updates.
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 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
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.
Emparejar un dispositivo Bluetooth en Windows
En la configuración rápida: Para buscar la configuración rápida de Bluetooth, selecciona los iconos de red, sonido o batería ( ) junto a la hora y fecha en el lado derecho de la barra de tareas.Selecciona Bluetooth para activarlo. Si está activada sin ningún dispositivo Bluetooth conectado, es posible que aparezca como No conectado . Si no ves Bluetooth en la configuración rápida, es ...
Add flair to your email with emojis - Microsoft Support
In the Windows emoji picker, you can either scroll through the list, use the category icons at the top or bottom of the emoji picker, or type a keyword to search for the emoji you want.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Select Add a new way to sign in or verify then choose how you would like to receive security codes.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard