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Use Smart charging in Windows - Microsoft Support
Lithium-ion batteries wear out over time, which can result in a battery not holding a charge for as long as it did when it was new. Keeping the battery charged to 100% all the time can cause it to deteriorate faster.
Getting the most out of your PC backup - Microsoft Support
When you back up your files, apps, and settings in the cloud using your Microsoft account, you get 5 GB of free cloud storage and other benefits that protect your files with the latest security and make everyday tasks easier.
Troubleshooting verification code issues - Microsoft Support
That verification method isn’t working right now: Sometimes the block may be tied to the verification method you are using.Try using another verification method connected to your account. For example, if you are using SMS to verify yourself and are hitting a block, try using an alternate email that is connected to the account to receive your authorization code.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Download language pack for speech - Microsoft Support
Manually download a language for Cortana speech. Go back to Settings > Time & language > Language, select your new language, and then use the up-arrow button to move it to the top of the list and make it the default.
Record a meeting in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support
Notes: Meeting recordings won't capture whiteboards, annotations, shared notes or content shared in the stage view by apps, and also won't include videos or animations embedded in PowerPoint Live presentations.
Applies To: Microsoft Teams
Manage app permissions for your camera in Windows
To use your camera with apps on Windows 11, you'll need to turn on some permissions in Camera settings. Then, you'll need to check your app permissions if you want to use your camera with apps.
KB5001716: Update for 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.For this reason, we strongly recommend that you update to the latest version of Windows. Each version of Windows is supported for 18 months.
Reinstall Windows - Microsoft Support
Notes: Reinstalling Windows 11 using installation media while choosing to ‘Keep nothing’ (a clean install) will automatically enable reserved storage if the partition you reinstall Windows to is 20GB or larger. Reserved storage sets aside disk space to be used by updates, apps, temporary files, and system caches, thus improving the day-to-day function of your PC by ensuring that critical ...
Turn on device encryption - Microsoft Support
In the search box on the taskbar, type Manage BitLocker and then select it from the list of results. Or, select the Start button, and then under Windows System, select Control Panel.In Control Panel, select System and Security, and then under BitLocker Drive Encryption, select Manage BitLocker. Note: You'll only see this option if BitLocker is available for your device.
Get help with a digital code or gift card | Xbox Support
All Xbox digital codes are 25 characters long, include both numbers and letters, and are formatted in five blocks of five characters (xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx).