Activation helps verify that your copy of Windows is genuine and hasn’t been used on more devices than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow. There are three methods to which you can activate your product: Online via the internet, by telephone using our automated systems, and by a live support advocate. Online: When you begin activation ...

Select Start > Settings > System > Clipboard. Select Sync across devices and toggle it on. Select Automatically sync text that I copy. The sync feature is tied to your Microsoft account, or your work account, so remember to use the same login information on all your devices. Learn how to use the cloud-based clipboard in Windows, share clipboard ...

By default, File Explorer opens to Quick Access. You can set a folder to show up in Quick access so it'll be easy to find. Just right-click (or long-press) it and select Pin to Quick access. Unpin it when you don’t need it there anymore by right-clicking (or long-pressing) it and selecting Unpin from Quick access.. If you want to see only your pinned folders, you can turn off recent files or ...

Transfer your files to your new PC. Connect your external storage device to your new Windows 11 PC. Select File Explorer from your task bar. On the left guide bar, select This PC. Locate the external drive and double-click its corresponding icon. Locate the folder where your files are saved, and then double-click that folder's icon.

Office 2021 is sold as a one-time purchase, which means you pay a single, up-front cost to get Microsoft 365 apps for one computer. One-time purchases are available for both PCs and Macs. However, there are no upgrade options, which means if you plan to upgrade to the next major release, you'll have to buy it at full price.

Microsoft 365 Basic now comes with 100GB of cloud storage, secure photo and file storage, secure ad-free email, and technical support. Explore Microsoft 365 Basic. Find the perfect template. Microsoft Create has professionally designed, fully customizable templates to help you get things done. Find templates for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Forms.

Windows 10. In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the menu. Open Device Manager.

Record game clips and take screenshots. While you’re playing a game, press the Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar. Choose Widget Menu > Capture. Choose Start recording, Take screenshot, or Record last…. Record last… turns the most recent moments of play into a game clip when background recording is turned on.

Change your Windows password. Securing your devices and accounts. How to use the free Microsoft Authenticator app. Device protection in Windows Security. Turn on device encryption. Backup your BitLocker recovery keys.

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