Windows 8.1 support ended on January 10, 2023
PCs originally built with Windows 8.1 are designed with technology that is about 10 years old. Once you move to a new PC, there will be many aspects of Windows that you will find familiar, but also with important software and hardware innovations and capabilities that were not available a decade ago.
How to share files in File Explorer on Windows
Email a link to just a few people. Right-click (or press and hold) the file, select More OneDrive sharing options > Invite people, then enter their email addresses.(If you're using OneDrive for Business, select Share, select an option from the drop-down list box, and select Apply.Then enter email addresses above the blue line and select Send.)
Get help with Microsoft Photos app - Microsoft Support
Edit photos and videos. Whether you like to apply changes that affect your photo's quality, feel, and look—or you want to add information on top of your photos, the Photos app offers you comprehensive features to transform your photos and videos looking their best.
Show word count - Microsoft Support
Just like the Word desktop program, Word for the web counts words while you type. If you don’t see the word count at the bottom of the window, make sure you’re in Editing view (click Edit Document > Edit in Word for the web).. Click the word count to switch it off and on.
Applies To:
Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for the web, Word 2024, Word 2024 for Mac, Word 2021, Word 2021 for Mac, Word 2019, Word 2019 for Mac, Word 2016
How Bing delivers search results - Microsoft Support
Last updated: November 2024. For previous versions, please see the archives here. Our Approach to Search. We recognize that in our technology-driven world, search engines are in many ways the gateway to the internet and the primary way people find the content they are looking for amongst the trillions of ever-changing webpages available online.
General privacy settings in Windows - Microsoft Support
Windows provides the following privacy settings to give you control over your privacy. Advertising ID. Windows generates a unique advertising ID for each user on a device, which app developers and advertising networks can then use for their own purposes, including providing more relevant advertising in apps.
Skype help & learning
Skype help & learning. Limited emergency calling Skype is not a replacement for your telephone and has limited emergency calling capabilities depending on your country.
How do I change mouse sensitivity (DPI)? - Microsoft Support
DPI is the standard used to measure the mouse sensitivity, expressed as the number of DPIs (dots per linear inch) that a device can detect. By changing the DPI, you can instantly adjust pointer speed for precision tasks, such as in-game targeting or photo editing.
Windows 11 中的节能设定 - Microsoft 支持
汇报默认屏幕和睡眠设置现在可帮助你更高效地使用能量并延长电池使用时间。 可以在Windows 11中找到效率设置,> 系统 > 电源 & 电池 。. 有关每个电源和电池设置如何提高设备性能的引导式演练,请单击按钮打开“获取帮助”应用:
Free up space for Windows updates - Microsoft Support
Windows 11 updates provide the latest features and security improvements to help keep your PC more current and more secure. Before the installation process starts, Windows checks to make sure there’s enough storage space on your device for the installation process and for these new features and security improvements.