Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar. If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app's taskbar icon, and then select Pin to taskbar. Note: To remove a pinned app from the taskbar, right-click the app icon, then select Unpin from taskbar.

In the browser, go to Settings and more > About Microsoft Edge (edge://settings/help). Depending on where you purchased your device, you may see one or both of following toggles: Download and install updates automatically. Download updates over metered connections. Turn on any available toggles to always allow automatic downloads of updates.

Add flair to your email with emojis. Windows 10 and 11 contain a large set of emojis. To insert one: Put your cursor where you want the emoji. Hold Windows key + . (period) to open the Windows Emoji picker. Select a symbol to insert it in your email message. When you're done, select × to close the emoji picker.

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 ...

Manage cookies in Microsoft Edge: View, allow, block, delete and use. Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device by websites you visit. They serve various purposes, such as remembering login credentials, site preferences, and tracking user behavior. However, you might want to delete cookies for privacy reasons or to resolve browsing ...

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 ...

About Windows 11 in S mode. Windows 11 in S mode is a version of Windows 11 that's streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from Microsoft Store, and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.

Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security and then Virus & threat protection > Manage settings. (In early versions of Windows 10, select Virus & threat protection > Virus & threat protection settings .) Open Windows Security settings. Switch the Real-time protection setting to Off and choose Yes to verify.

To add another account to OneDrive on your computer. If you already have a personal OneDrive account set up, you can only add work or school accounts. Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings .) Go to the Account tab. Select Add an account.

In the search box on the taskbar, type Windows Security, and then select it from the results. Select Device performance & health to view the Health report. Note: If your device is managed by your organization, your administrator may not have granted you permission to view Device performance & health. The Health report starts off by showing you ...