Back up your Windows PC - Microsoft Support
WEBLearn how to back up apps, settings, files, photos, and Microsoft Edge favorites and preferences on your Windows PC.
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
WEBRestore from a system restore point. 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.
Manage background activity for apps in Windows
WEBSelect the Start button, then select Settings > System > Power & battery > Battery usage. For an app that lets you manage the background activity, select More options (three vertical dots) > Manage background activity. 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:
Use System Restore - Microsoft Support
WEBUse System restore to make restore points when you install a new app, driver, or Windows update, and when you create a restore point manually. Restoring won’t affect your personal files, but it will remove apps, drivers, and updates installed after the restore point was made.
Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support
WEBLearn how to navigate Windows using keyboard shortcuts. Explore a full list of taskbar, command prompt, and general Windows shortcuts.
Windows 10 and Windows 11 in S mode FAQ - Microsoft Support
WEBIf you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, or if you have Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education and want to upgrade to Windows 11, you'll need to permanently switch out of S mode. There's no charge to switch out of S mode, but you won't be able to turn it back on.
Getting the most out of your PC backup - Microsoft Support
WEBBack up your Windows PC. Learn why it's important to have a backup, and how Windows Backup can help you keep your files and settings safe.
Change your desktop background image - Microsoft Support
WEBSelect Start > Settings > Personalization > Background. In the list next to Personalize your background, select Picture, Solid color, Slideshow, or Windows Spotlight (to see a new image from around the world every day).
Back up your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
WEBTap the Windows Start button and type BitLocker. Select the Manage BitLocker Control Panel app from the list of search results. In the BitLocker app select Back up your recovery key. Select where you want the key backed up.
View display settings in Windows - Microsoft Support
WEBWindows 11 Windows 10. Most of the advanced display settings from previous versions of Windows are now available on the Display settings page. Select Start > Settings > System > Display. If you want to change the size of your text and apps, choose an option from the drop-down menu next to Scale.
Back up your folders with OneDrive - Microsoft Support
WEBWhen your files finish syncing to OneDrive, they're backed up and you can access them from anywhere in Documents, or Desktop. When you back up your Desktop folder, the items on your desktop roam with you to your other desktops where you're running OneDrive. Buy or try Microsoft 365.
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