By setting up MFA, you add an extra layer of security to your Microsoft 365 account sign-in. For example, you first enter your password and, when prompted, you also type a dynamically generated verification code provided by an authenticator app or sent to your phone.

When you need to protect the privacy of an email message, encrypt it. Encrypting an email message in Outlook means it's converted from readable plain text into scrambled cipher text.

Windows Sonic is a spatial sound solution in Windows 10 that can enhance your movie or gaming experience. Here’s how to turn it on: Select Start > Settings > System > Sound .

If you try to add an IMAP account to Outlook, for example a Gmail account, Apple account, Yahoo account, or an account from your local ISP, and you're not prompted to enter your password, use the following steps to work around the problem.

開始する前に、Windows 11 PC が Bluetooth をサポートしていることを確認します。 確認方法の詳細については、「Windows の Bluetooth の問題を解決する」を参照してください。 Bluetooth 機能を備えていないデバイスの追加についてのヘルプは、「Windows PC にデバイスを追加する」を参照してください。

Cloud files can exist locally on the disk or be available online only. To choose the conditions for when inactive files are made online only, under Content will become online-only if not opened for more than: choose your preferred amount of time. Note that starting in Windows 11, version 22H2, the default for OneDrive cloud files is to make files online-only if not opened for more than 30 days.

For Windows 10. In the search box on the taskbar, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.. For Windows 8.1 / Windows RT 8.1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Search (or if you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search), enter Control Panel in the search box, and then tap or click Control Panel.

If you have previously added security information (a way to prove it's you when you sign in), follow the steps below. If you have not set up any security information, read check your products or services to find your username.

Notes: To get to desktop icon settings in Windows 8.1, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then select Search.Type desktop icons in the search box, and then select Show or hide common icons on the desktop.

To activate using your digital license, you'll need to upgrade to Windows 11 Pro: Save your work and close any open apps.