Going passwordless refers to removing your password and using a passwordless method to sign in instead. Passwordless solutions such as Windows Hello, the Microsoft Authenticator app, SMS or Email codes, and physical security keys provide a more secure and convenient sign-in method. While passwords can be guessed, stolen, or phished, only you can provide fingerprint authentication, or provide ...

Press the Start button on the taskbar, type settings, and then select Settings.; On Windows 10, select Update & Security.On Windows 11, select Windows Update.; On the Windows Update page, select Check for updates to see if any updates are available for your device.; Once the updates have downloaded, select Install now to start the installation.; Following installation, we recommend that you ...

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To change notification settings for individual senders, under Get notifications from these senders, turn a notification sender either on or off—or select a sender's name and then turn on or turn off notification banners, lock screen privacy, turn notification sounds on or off, and set the priority of notifications.

When you reach 10,000 points (water or energy points, or combined), a real tree will be planted in Mozambique. After each tree is planted, your points will restart at zero.

Use the People app to see all your contacts in one place, listed alphabetically. To open the app, select the Start button, and then select People.Enter your account info if you’re asked to sign in.

A family group is a set of individuals connected through the Microsoft Family Safety app on their Windows, Xbox, or mobile devices. Establishing a family group is an easy, effective way to encourage healthy online habits and manage busy schedules.

Note: Invitee will receive a link to join via email. It will prompt them to sign into their Microsoft account to accept and join the family group. If they are under statutory age they will also be prompted to request adult consent.

Share a photo, video, or other kind of file with a friend who has a phone, laptop, or tablet. Make sure the other device you want to share with is paired with your PC, turned on, and ready to receive files.Learn how to pair

Learn how to tell if your Office software is genuine. To help determine if your Microsoft software is genuine, go to our How to Tell site for more information. Here you'll learn about authentic packaging, including what to look for with product key labels, and Certificate of Authenticity (COA), how to report counterfeit software, and find out what your shopping and licensing options are.