To change the power mode, select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery. For Power mode, choose the one you want. 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 ...

Use desktops to keep different tasks organized or for different parts of your life, like work and home. To create a new desktop, select Task view > New desktop. To switch between desktops, select Task view . To change a background on a desktop, in Task view, right-click (or press and hold) on the desktop and select Choose background.

Turn on Find my device. When you set up a new device, you can decide whether to turn on or turn off the Find my device setting. If you turned it off during setup and now want to turn it on, make sure your Windows device is connected to the internet, has enough battery power so it can send its location, and that you're signed in to the device using your Microsoft 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 ...

Meet Windows 11. Make the everyday easier with Windows 11. When there's a lot to do, Windows 11 helps you get it done. With intuitive navigation and new multitasking tools, it brings you the performance you want and the security you need. Read on to get to know Windows 11.

In the navigation pane, select Recycle bin. Select the files or folders you want to restore by pointing to each item and clicking the circle check box that appears, and then click Restore. Tip: If you're using OneDrive with your personal account, you can select Restore all items to restore everything in your recycle bin.

You might also see a notification in Settings to let you know the requirements are not met. If you're experiencing issues after upgrading to Windows 11 and your device does not meet the minimum system requirements, we recommend you go back to Windows 10. To go back to Windows 10, select Start > Settings > System > Recovery > Go back .

You'll see the logo screen on your screen. Continue to hold the Volume Up button. Release the button when the UEFI screen appears. If you have a Windows Pro/Enterprise device (not a Windows Home device), you can then toggle off Type Cover port from the Devices menu and exit UEFI. Re-enter UEFI (press power + Volume Up) and toggle Type Cover port back on, then check if the Keyboard works in UEFI.

Tip: Once connected, you can see if Multi-Link Operation is supported in your connection by selecting Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi > (your network) properties, and checking the value next to Network band (channel). If it shows more than one band (for example, 5 GHz and 6 GHz, or 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ), then MLO is supported.

Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Power & battery > Battery usage. For an app that lets you manage the background activity, select More options (three vertical dots) > Manage background activity. 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: