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Which devices support cross-device copy and paste? Cross-device copy and paste is supported on Surface Duo and Android devices that are running One UI version 2.1 or above or select HONOR devices (1.22036.14.0 or later) or OPPO devices (1.23093.0 or later) or select ASUS devices.
KB4023057: Update Health Tools—Windows Update Service components
Important: If your device is out of support, it is no longer receiving security updates from Microsoft and may become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.Therefore, we strongly recommend that you update to the latest version of Windows. Each version of Windows is supported for 18 months.
Change the power mode for your Windows PC - Microsoft Support
Note: You might not be able to change the power mode when a custom power plan is selected.If you can’t set the power mode in Power & battery settings, open Control Panel, select System and Security > Power Options, then choose a Balanced power plan.
Get to know Game Bar on Windows | Xbox Support
Find out how to use Game Bar to capture game play, chat with friends, track achievements, and more.
Back up your folders with OneDrive - Microsoft Support
Set up PC folder backup. Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help & Settings icon then Settings.). Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.)
Applies To: OneDrive for Business, Microsoft 365 admin, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Important: You don't need to remove old security information unless there is an account security risk (e.g. someone else has access to your old mailbox).
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Account has been locked - Microsoft Support
Why accounts are locked and disabled. Microsoft accounts are usually locked if the account holder has violated our Microsoft Services Agreement.Here are some common reasons why accounts are locked, though not all account locks occur for these reasons:
Open the Start menu - Microsoft Support
To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—you can do any of the following: On the center or left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon.
Manage background activity for apps in Windows
On the settings page for that app, change the setting for Let this app run in the background.Here’s a summary of each option: Always.The app is always allowed to run in the background—receive info, send notifications, and stay up to date—even when you’re not actively using it.
Perform an offline system update | Xbox Support
Click Save to save the console update.zip file to your computer.; Unzip the file by right-clicking on the file and selecting Extract all from the pop-up menu.