How to spot a "fake order" scam. A popular tactic of criminals is the "fake order" scam. The way it works is that you get a message, usually in email or text, that appears to be a routine confirmation for an order. Of course, you never ordered whatever product or service it's confirming. The message looks common enough, and it says that money ...

If you get an email about unusual activity on your Microsoft account, or if you’re worried that someone else might have used your account, go to the Recent activity page. You’ll see when your Microsoft account was signed in during the last 30 days, along with any device or app-specific info.

Learn how to add user accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With an account, each person has separate files, browser favorites, and a private desktop.

Press Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar, then select Widget menu in the Home Bar. From the Widget menu, choose a Favorite (the star icon) or multiple favorites. Your favorites will appear on the Home Bar for quicker access.

Your PIN is securely stored on your device, it isn’t transmitted anywhere, and it isn’t stored on a server. This makes it more secure than a traditional password. If you want to change your PIN, or need to reset it, you have different options.

Create a new security key PIN. You can create a new security key PIN for your security key. Open the Windows Settings app, select Accounts, select Sign-in options, select Security Key, and then select Manage. Insert your security key into the USB port or tap your NFC reader to verify your identity.

You can manage all of your Microsoft subscriptions in your Microsoft account dashboard. Select each subscription to change when and how you pay, or to see order history & receipts. Choose your account type.

If you want to use keyboard shortcuts, here's how: Hold down the Alt key on your keyboard. With the Alt key held down, type the four-digit code on the numeric keypad for the character you want. (Include the leading 0 if that’s required.) Note: This only works on the numeric keypad.

Use the Office offline installer to install Office 2016 or Office 2013 if you don't have an active Internet connection or you're having problems with slow speed or unreliable connections.

Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.