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How to redeem Microsoft Rewards points - Microsoft Support
Note: Offers vary by country.Be sure to redeem your rewards points in the same region you signed up in. Do not use a VPN while trying to redeem points. When redeeming points, use a mobile or landline phone number for authentication and not a VoIP phone number.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
How your PC gaming account relates to your Microsoft Store account
The Xbox app on PC relies on two Microsoft accounts: the Microsoft Store account, and the Xbox account (your PC gaming account). The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends.
Windows privacy settings that apps use - Microsoft Support
Windows provides a wealth of data access to make apps useful and valuable to you. These capabilities, which are security constructs that gate access to personal data, include things like Calendar, Contacts, Call history, and more.
Use Game Mode while gaming on your Windows device
Helps achieve a more stable frame rate depending on the specific game and system. To turn Game Mode on or off: Press the Start button , type Settings in the search box, and then select Settings. Choose Gaming > Game Mode. Turn Game Mode On or Off. Note Game Mode is turned on by default.
Improve accessibility with the Accessibility Checker
Select File and choose Info. Select Check for Issues. In the Check for Issues drop-down menu, select Check Accessibility. The Accessibility Checker task pane appears next to your content and shows the inspection results. Select an issue under Inspection Results to see why and how to fix an issue. This info appears under Additional Information.
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Stream HDR video on Windows - Microsoft Support
Select Settings > System > Display . At the top, select the display you want to change. Select HDR or Use HDR. In the HDR section, turn on HDR video streaming. If your built-in display can play streaming HDR video, you can calibrate it to get the most out of it. For more info, see Calibrate your built-in display for HDR content in Windows.
Add money to your family member's Microsoft account
Find your family member and click Add money . You can also click More options > Spending > Microsoft account balance > Add money . Select the amount of money you would like to add to your family member’s account and click Next . Select your form of payment or click Add a way to pay . Important: Microsoft account balance and gift cards are non ...
Applies To: Microsoft Family Safety
Family & online safety | Xbox Support
About the core family safety features of Xbox. Child account safety on Xbox. Secure an adult account or child account on Xbox. Manage what guests can see on your Xbox console. Set screen time limits for your Xbox family group. Manage web filtering for members in your Xbox family group. Photosensitive seizure warning.
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