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Change desktop background and colors - Microsoft Support
Learn how to change your Windows desktop background (wallpaper) and accent color using personalization settings.
Pin an app to the taskbar - Microsoft Support
Learn how to pin an app to the taskbar from the Start menu or apps list by right-clicking and selecting the "Pin to taskbar" option.
Add and request read receipts and delivery notifications in Outlook
How to add and request read receipts and delivery notifications in Outlook.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2019
Manage website notifications in Microsoft Edge
How to stop website notifications in Microsoft Edge. You can remove or block notifications for individual websites in the following ways: Remove or block notifications in Edge settings
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Getting started with Microsoft Family Safety - Microsoft Support
Learn how to set up Microsoft Family Safety to manage screen time, filter content, and share location with your family members.
Applies To: Microsoft Family Safety
Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Find out how to set up and manage your security info and verification codes for your Microsoft account, and troubleshoot common issues.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
End of support for Cortana - Microsoft Support
We’re making some changes to Windows and Microsoft 365 that will impact Cortana users. Cortana voice assistance in Windows as a standalone app was retired in the spring of 2023.
Manage background activity for apps in Windows
Learn how to manage background activity for apps to help save battery power in Windows.
Power efficient settings in Windows 11 - Microsoft Support
Updates to the default screen and sleep settings now help you use energy more efficiently and extend battery life. You can find efficiency settings in Windows 11 at Settings > System > Power & battery.. For a guided walkthrough of how each of the power and battery settings can improve your device's performance, click the button to open the Get Help app:
Getting the most out of your PC backup - Microsoft Support
Learn why it's important to have a backup, and how Windows Backup can help you keep your files and settings safe.