How to redeem a gift card, Xbox download code or token. Both Microsoft and Xbox gift cards and download codes and tokens work the same way: once redeemed to your Microsoft account, you can spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows or Xbox, and you can get downloads for the latest apps, games, movies, TV shows, and Surface, Xbox, and accessories.

In Windows 11, there are two ways to check if Bluetooth is turned on. Here’s how: Check in quick settings: Select the Network, Sound, or Battery icons ( ) on the right side of the taskbar, look for the Bluetooth quick setting, then select Bluetooth to turn it on.

Windows 10. In the search box next to Start on the taskbar, type control panel. Select Control Panel from the list of results. Note: Many Control Panel features are simpler and faster in Settings . Open Settings. Open Control Panel in Windows.

Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select Profile & system > Settings > General > TV & display options. Select Refresh rate > 120 Hz. Note If you don’t see an option for 120 Hz, select 4K TV details under Setup for more information. Enable FPS boost in the compatibility settings for the game:

To remove your headset’s current wireless pairings, hold down the green power button (on the back of the left earcup) and the mute button (on the bottom of the left earcup) simultaneously. Hold both buttons down for several seconds. You’ll hear a tone and the power light will rapidly flicker orange and white when the pairing info is cleared.

Make sure Power option is set to Sleep. To set your home Xbox: Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Go to Profile & system > Settings > General > Personalization > My home Xbox. Select Make this my home Xbox to designate the console as your home Xbox. For more info, go to: How home Xbox and game sharing work.

Update or change your email settings in Outlook for Windows. Open Outlook and select File. Use the dropdown under Account Information to select the account you want to change. Select Account Settings. Select the type of information you want to change. Account Settings allows you to add or remove accounts, change server settings, and more.

To set up Windows Internet Connection Sharing: Select the Start button . In the Search box, type ncpa.cpl, and then press Enter. Right-click the network connection that you want to share, and then select Properties. The network connection to share is the one between your computer and your modem, not the one between your computer and your console.

In Internet Explorer, select the Tools button, point to Safety, and then select Delete browsing history. Select the Cookies and website data check box, and then select Delete. Block or allow cookies. If you don't want sites to store cookies on your PC, you can block cookies.

To provide the best protection for your account, Safelinks are on by default. You can turn them off by signing in to https://outlook.live.com. Then select Settings > Premium > Security. There's a toggle under Advanced Security that you can use to turn off Safelinks. Note that turning off Safelinks will only affect future messages you receive.