The tips are listed in order, so start with the first one, see if that helps, and then continue to the next one if it doesn’t. 1. Make sure you have the latest updates for Windows and device drivers. 2. Restart your PC and open only the apps you need. 3. Use ReadyBoost to help improve performance. 4. Make sure the system is managing the page ...

To sign in to your Microsoft personal account, go to account.microsoft.com or select Sign in below. Sign in. Tip: If you don't have a Microsoft account, you can select " No account? Create one! Enter your email, phone number, or Skype sign-in that you use for other services (Outlook, Excel, etc.), then select Next.

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 ...

In the menu bar, select Settings and more , then select Settings . Select Appearance . Under Customize toolbar, for Show favorites bar, do one of the following: To turn on the favorites bar, select Always. To turn off the favorites bar, select Never. To show the favorites bar only in a new tab, select Only on new tabs.

To edit a PDF, open it in Word. This works best with PDFs that are mostly text. PDFs of book chapters or something that looks like a manuscript from a copier won't be formatted well in Word. Go to File > Open. Find the PDF and open it (you might have to select Browse and find the PDF in a folder). Word tells you that it's going to make a copy ...

To view them, right-click the desktop, select View, and then select Show desktop icons. To add icons to your desktop such as This PC, Recycle Bin and more: Select Start , open Settings , then under Personalization , select Themes . Under Themes, scroll down and select Desktop icon settings. Choose the icons you would like to have on your ...

You'll need: A OneDrive storage location. Internet access. Move files to a new Windows PC using an external storage device. You'll need: An external hard drive or network drive. Note: If you're moving from a Windows 7 PC rather than a Windows 10 PC, see Moving to a Windows 10 PC for info on how to bring your files with you.

An upgrade can take place on your existing device, though Microsoft recommends using Windows 10 on a new PC to take advantage of the latest features and security improvements. This FAQ is intended to answer questions about upgrading to Windows 10. An update ensures you have the most recent features and security improvements for your current ...

Incoming Mail Server Settings. These settings are for sending email to your email provider's mail server. Your incoming mail server name. The email address you want to set up. The port number your incoming mail server uses. Most use 143 or 993 for IMAP, or 110 or 995 for POP. This is your email provider.

Use a USB cable to connect your device to the PC. In the search box on the taskbar, type photos and then select the Photos app from the results. Select Import from the app bar. Your devices will automatically show under Import. Choose your device from the list of connected devices. Wait for the content to load from your device.