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Change the refresh rate on your monitor in Windows
Select Start > Settings > System > Display > Advanced display . Next to Choose a refresh rate , select the Dynamic option. ( Note: This option is only available on supported hardware. If you don’t see the Dynamic option, then your hardware doesn’t support DRR.) If you want to disable DRR and use a fixed refresh rate, you can select a ...
How to use the taskbar in Windows - Microsoft Support
If you want to change multiple aspects of the taskbar at one time, use Taskbar settings. Press and hold (or right-click) any empty space on the taskbar, and then select Taskbar settings. In the Taskbar settings, scroll to see the options for customizing, choosing icons, and much more. Note: The Taskbar settings allow you to align taskbar icons ...
Manage background activity for apps in Windows
Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Power & battery > Battery usage. For an app that lets you manage the background activity, select More options (three vertical dots) > Manage background activity. 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:
Manage devices used with your Microsoft account
Download Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Launcher, or Link to Windows from the Google Play Store and sign in with your Microsoft account.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Change your app recommendation settings in Windows
Windows 11 Windows 10. Select Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features . Next to Choose where to get apps, select one of the available options. To see recommendations, select Anywhere, but let me know if there's a comparable app in the Microsoft Store . To stop seeing app recommendations, select Anywhere. Note: You can also be warned if you ...
Turn Windows Security on or off - Microsoft Support
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Fix microphone problems - Microsoft Support
Make sure that your microphone or headset is the system default recording device. Here's how to do this in Windows 11: Select Start > Settings > System > Sound. In Input, go to Choose a device for speaking or recording, and select the device you want. To test your microphone, speak into it. In Volume, make sure the blue bar moves to make sure ...
Troubleshooting verification code issues - Microsoft Support
Troubleshoot unrequested verification codes. Note: If you're still not receiving verification codes, you may have to choose another method, or wait until you can access the phone or email you've listed. To protect your account and its contents, our support agents are not allowed to send verification codes or access and change account details.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Turn off Defender antivirus protection in Windows Security
Select Start and type "Windows Security" to search for that app. Select the Windows Security app from the search results, go to Virus & threat protection, and under Virus & threat protection settings select Manage settings. Switch Real-time protection to Off. Note that scheduled scans will continue to run. However, files that are downloaded or ...
Device protection in Windows Security - Microsoft Support
Windows Security provides built-in security options to help protect your device from malicious software attacks. To access the features described below, tap the Windows Start button, type windows security, select it from the results, and then select Device security. Notes: What you actually see on the Device security page may vary depending ...