Help & How-to

Updated: 7 min ago

In Short

New Windows Phone, Surface Pro 3, or Xbox? We're here to help you get the most out of your Microsoft device. Here's where you'll find helpful guides and how-tos for your stuff. We'll show you simple things like how to take a screenshot on Windows Phone and offer more advanced guides for things like moving your contacts from Gmail to Outlook.com

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Improved experience

Microsoft Edge features and changes with the Fall Creators Update

7 min ago 1 By Mauro Huculak In this guide, we take a closer look at the features and changes Microsoft Edge is delivering with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

Accessibility

Using color filters in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

16 hours ago 6 By Mauro Huculak In this guide, we'll show you the steps to enable and apply color filters to help you see elements on the screen more clearly on the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

NordVPN vs. VyprVPN

Buyer's guide

Trying to pick a VPN? We compare the popular NordVPN and VyprVPN services.

18 hours ago 2 By Cale Hunt NordVPN and VyprVPN are both top options when it comes to VPN providers, but there are some important things to know about both that can help you decide between the two.

Here's everything you can do in Windows Mixed Reality right now

A warm welcome

Take advantage of everything Windows Mixed Reality has to offer!

18 hours ago 8 By Cale Hunt Windows Mixed Reality is finally upon us, and those of you with a shiny new headset might be wondering what it's good for. Here's everything you can in Windows Mixed Reality right now.

Gets better

Everything you need to know about Settings in the Fall Creators Update

23 hours ago 13 By Mauro Huculak Starting with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, the Settings app brings new tweaks and features, and in this guide, we look at them all in more detail.

Smooth Upgraderator

Stuck installing Windows 10's Fall Creators Update? We've got you covered.

17 October 2017 74 By Mauro Huculak In this guide, we share recommendations and solutions to overcome the most common problems and errors that you may encounter when trying to install the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

A better assistant

A closer look at Cortana's new skills in WIndows 10 Fall Creators Update

17 October 2017 19 By Mauro Huculak In this guide, we'll get a closer look at the new features and changes that Microsoft is introducing with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

The Fix

Workaround to fix 'Inaccessible Boot Device' BSOD error in Windows 10

17 October 2017 3 By Mauro Huculak In this guide, we'll show you the workaround Microsoft is suggesting to address the recent Patch Tuesday problem that prevented some business devices from booting.

All the basic features

How the Fall Creators Update made Microsoft Edge a good PDF reader

17 October 2017 11 By Mauro Huculak In this guide, we'll show you the steps to get started with the new PDF features included with Microsoft Edge, introduced in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

Time to upgrade

How to get the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update ASAP

17 October 2017 57 By Mauro Huculak In this guide, we show you the steps to upgrade to the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on your desktop PC, laptop, or tablet.

Let there be light

How to enable the light theme for Xbox One

16 October 2017 20 By Jez Corden This is how you activate the light theme on Xbox One.

Lots of RPGS

Here are the most-anticipated Xbox One games launching this week

16 October 2017 1 By Asher Madan Every week numerous games launch on Xbox One and Windows 10 but which ones really stand out? Here are some of the biggest and most-anticipated titles launching across Microsoft's platforms this coming week.