Change screen brightness in Windows. Select the Network icon on the right side of the taskbar, and then move the Brightness slider to adjust the brightness. (If the slider isn't there, see the Notes section below.)

Detailed information about downloading and using Microsoft Authenticator in China. The Microsoft Authenticator app helps you sign into your accounts when you're using two-step verification.

If you have a Microsoft subscription with recurring billing, you can change how you pay at any time. You can also cancel or turn off recurring billing for a Microsoft subscription. Sign in to Services & subscriptions with your Microsoft account.

You can link your social media account in one of two ways: Use the Xbox mobile app to scan the QR code. Select the Link option which will launch the Microsoft Edge app on Xbox. You can choose to link your Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, or other social media account.

If you want to create another email address that uses the same inbox, sent, items, and contact list as your existing Outlook.com account, read how to create an email alias. If you want a completely fresh start, sign out of Outlook.com, then create a new account.

Choose the Xbox app from the results to open the app. Select your gamerpic, and then select Settings. Select Redeem under Redeem a code. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts. Note You can’t redeem a code on the Xbox app for mobile at this time.

Open the Authenticator app, select Add account from the Customize and control icon in the upper-right, select Other account (Google, Facebook, etc.), and then select OR ENTER CODE MANUALLY. Enter an Account name (for example, Google) and type the Secret key from Step 1, and then select Finish.

Xbox Support offers help for Xbox, Game Pass, and billing questions. Get advice and customer service in the Xbox Support community.

Here's how to turn Bluetooth on or off in Windows 11: Do one of the following: On the taskbar, select the Network icon. Select the Bluetooth quick setting to turn it On or Off. Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices, then turn Bluetooth on or off.

Add a new payment method. To add a new credit card, bank card or other payment method to your Microsoft account, follow the steps below: Select Sign in below to go to the Payment options page of your Microsoft account dashboard.