Computer basics

Learn everyday Windows skills, from connecting Wi-Fi and changing screen settings to taking screenshots. Follow simple steps and see what should happen next. 28 topics

• 1mHow do I change my screen brightness or turn on night light?1m · Adjust display brightness and enable night light for eye comfort
• 1mHow do I change my default web browser?1m · Set your preferred web browser as the default for all links
• 1mHow do I change my wallpaper?1m · Change your wallpaper
• 30sHow do I see things I copied earlier?30s · Use Windows Clipboard History
• 2mHow do I connect Bluetooth headphones or a mouse?2m · Connect a Bluetooth device
• 1mHow do I connect a second monitor or duplicate my display?1m · Switch display projection modes between duplicate, extend, and second screen only
• 1mHow do I connect to a Wi-Fi network?1m · Connect to a Wi-Fi network
• 30sHow do I delete or jump through whole words instead of single letters?30s · Navigate text and erase entire words at once with Ctrl modifier shortcuts
• 1mHow do I see the password of the Wi-Fi I am connected to?1m · Find saved Wi-Fi network password
• 1mHow do I search for a word on a web page or document?1m · Find specific words or numbers inside web pages and documents using the search bar
• 1mHow do I make my mouse pointer bigger or easier to see?1m · Enlarge the mouse cursor size and change its color for high visibility
• 2mHow do I make everything bigger on my screen?2m · Make everything on your screen bigger
• 30sHow do I paste text cleanly without copying unwanted formatting?30s · Paste text as pure unformatted plain text across documents and browsers
• 1mHow do I print only specific pages instead of the whole document?1m · Print selected page ranges and save paper using the print custom range options
• 1mHow do I record a video of my computer screen?1m · Record high-definition video of your screen and audio using Windows built-in tools
• 1mHow do I see what is inside my computer?1m · Find your computer specifications
• 30sHow do I split my screen and put two windows side by side?30s · Snap and arrange two application windows side by side for multitasking
• 1mHow do I stop my computer from going to sleep or turning the screen off?1m · Adjust screen timeout and sleep settings so your computer stays awake
• 30sHow do I switch sound between my speakers and headphones?30s · Switch between headphones, speakers, and external sound devices
• 30sHow do I take a screenshot of part of my screen?30s · Take a screenshot of part of your screen
• 2mHow do I transfer photos from my phone to my computer?2m · Transfer photos from your phone to your computer
• 45sHow do I stop annoying notifications and sound alerts on my screen?45s · Turn off distracting popup banners, website notifications, and chime alerts in Windows
• 1mHow do I turn on dark mode?1m · Turn on dark mode across Windows and apps to reduce eye strain
• 1 minHow do I share my computer's internet connection with my phone?1 min · Turn your Windows PC into a wireless Wi-Fi hotspot to share your internet with phones and tablets
• 1mHow do I turn on night mode to reduce eye strain?1m · Turn on Night light to reduce eye strain
• 30sHow do I undo a mistake I just made?30s · Undo accidental changes across apps and files
• 2mHow do I use WhatsApp on my computer?2m · Link your WhatsApp account to your computer to send messages and files from your PC
• 1mHow do I zoom in or out on web pages and documents?1m · Zoom in or out and reset screen zoom