Open file links directly in Office desktop apps - Microsoft Support
In addition to the File menu, you can turn this feature on or off right from the context menu of a One Drive or SharePoint-hosted Word, Excel, or PowerPoint document URL appearing in a Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook Windows application. The context menu also allows you to choose a one-time file open behavior for a specific link by using the Open With menu option.
Applies To: Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac
Pin apps and folders to the desktop or taskbar - Microsoft Support
To pin apps to the taskbar. Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar.
How to adjust power and sleep settings in Windows
To adjust power and sleep settings in Windows 11, select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery > Screen, sleep, & hibernate timeouts. Turn my screen off after: Select how long you want your device to wait before turning the screen off when you're not using your device, both when it's plugged in and when it's on battery power.
Set up the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows | Xbox Support
If you're using the adapter on a desktop or other device in which the USB port doesn't face the controller or is blocked by metallic objects, use the included USB extender to avoid wireless interference and maintain a good line of sight to your controller.
Fix problems connecting your Google account to the Microsoft Cloud
If you're having trouble connecting your Gmail account to Outlook or Mail for Windows 10, this might be due to your Gmail settings. Follow the steps below to change your Gmail settings and fix the issue.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2024 for Mac, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook.com, Calendar for Windows 10, Mail for Windows 10, Outlook on the web for Exchange Server 2016
Faster and more secure Wi-Fi in Windows - Microsoft Support
Tip: You can also check to see what your network adapter supports by opening the Command Prompt (or Terminal), and then typing the command netsh wlan show drivers.Look next to Radio types supported and see if it includes 802.11be (for Wi-Fi 7) or 802.11ax (for Wi-Fi 6/6e) and look under Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode and see if it includes WPA3 Personal and WPA3 ...
View and manage photos from your Android device on your PC
You can paste the photo into an Office document, an email message, or on your PC's desktop. Learn more about copying and pasting content between your devices (for Surface Duo and select Samsung devices). What are photo notifications? You can get instant access to your most recent photos or screenshots from your linked Android device by engaging with the incoming new photo notifications on your PC.
Free up drive space in Windows - Microsoft Support
Note: If it’s been fewer than 10 days since you upgraded to Windows 10, your previous version of Windows will be listed as a system file you can delete.If you need to free up drive space, you can delete it, but keep in mind that you'll be deleting your Windows.old folder, which contains files that give you the option to go back to your previous version of Windows.
Manage background activity for apps in Windows - Microsoft Support
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. However, it might use more power as a result.
Add, turn off, or remove extensions in Microsoft Edge
Learn how to manage extensions in Microsoft Edge, including adding, disabling, or removing them as needed.