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Turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security
Switch Real-time protection to Off.Note that scheduled scans will continue to run. However, files that are downloaded or installed will not be scanned until the next scheduled scan.
Turn on device encryption - Microsoft Support
In the search box on the taskbar, type Manage BitLocker and then select it from the list of results. Or, select the Start button, and then under Windows System, select Control Panel.In Control Panel, select System and Security, and then under BitLocker Drive Encryption, select Manage BitLocker. Note: You'll only see this option if BitLocker is available for your device.
Check or change language settings - Microsoft Support
Microsoft's products and services work best if you use the same language and region across all your devices, and in all of your app and Store settings.
Applies To: Outlook.com, Microsoft Edge, OneDrive (home or personal)
Turn Windows Security on or off - Microsoft Support
When you get a new device and start up Windows 10 for the first time, the antivirus protection that comes installed with the device is your default security app.
Get help with Windows activation errors - Microsoft Support
Notes: If you don't see Go to Microsoft Store on the Activation page, contact your organization's support person.. If you made a substantial hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard) and you have a valid product key, try to activate Windows by phone.
Battery saving tips for Windows - Microsoft Support
Energy saver automatically manages system processes and power usage for an optimal balance of PC performance and longer battery life. Select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery .If you want energy saver to turn on whenever the battery falls below a certain level, select Energy saver to expand options, then next to Turn energy saver on when battery level is at, select the battery level ...
Windows keyboard tips and tricks - Microsoft Support
Keystroke. What it does. Windows logo key + R Opens the Run command. Windows logo key + S Opens Search. Windows logo key + E Opens File Explorer. Alt + Tab. Opens Task Switcher, moving forward with each press of Tab, switching to that window on release
How to use Remote Desktop - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use Remote Desktop in Windows. On your Windows, Android, or iOS device: Open the Remote Desktop app (available for free from Microsoft Store, Google Play, and the Mac App Store), and add the name of the PC that you want to connect to (from Step 1). Select the remote PC name that you added, and then wait for the connection to complete.
Pin apps and folders to the desktop or taskbar - Microsoft Support
To pin apps to the taskbar. Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar.
How to close your Microsoft account - Microsoft Support
Note: If you forgot your account info and had to reset your security info, you must wait 60 days before closing your account.