Avoid and report Microsoft technical support scams. Learn how to unlock your Microsoft account and resolve 'account has been locked' error message.

Use Remote Desktop on your Windows, Android, or iOS device to connect to a Windows 10 PC from afar. Here's how to set up your PC to allow remote connections and then connect to the PC you set up.

To help you keep your device secure, Windows Security monitors your device for security issues and provides a health report, which appears on the Device performance & health page. The Health report alerts you to common issues in four key areas and offers recommendations to remedy them.

How to configure your controller. When you open the Xbox Accessories app, scroll over to your controller and select Configure to get started. Choose New profile, and then make your changes. When you’re done, press the B button for your changes to take effect.

Check the Xbox services, games, and apps for any service outages.

How to get and use app passwords. Microsoft account. After you turn on two-step verification or set up the Authenticator app , you may run into issues if you use older devices (like Xbox 360 or a mail-sending security camera) that don't support two-step verification.

Try a different connection for your console. To identify whether the issue is with the wireless signal from your router, try a wired connection to the router to see if that resolves your issue. For more help troubleshooting your network connection, visit: Troubleshoot your Xbox network connection.

Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.

To use voice typing, you'll need to be connected to the internet, have a working microphone, and have your cursor in a text box. Once you turn on voice typing, it will start listening automatically. Wait for the "Listening..." alert before you start speaking.

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.