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what’s a metered connection in windows 10?

What’s a metered connection?

A metered connection is that Internet connection which has a data limit associated with it. Mobile data connections are set as metered by default. WiFi network connections can be set to metered, but aren’t by default. Some apps and features in Windows will behave differently on a metered connection to help reduce your data usage.
To set a WiFi network connection as metered:
Select Start > Settings > Network & Internet.
Select WiFi > Advanced options > Set as metered connection.

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how to change ringtone in windows 10 mobile

How to Change Ringtone in Windows 10 Mobile

Next steps will help to change ringtone and alert sounds in Windows 10 Mobile
– go to Setting > Personalization > Sounds
– click the button under the Ringtone option
– select any favourite ringtone you want.
Also you can play around with additional options like making vibration ON or OFF or making other sound alert ON or OFF
What if you want set custom ringtone like your favourite music or song? There are two easy methods to set a custom ringtone.

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set up and use kid’s corner in windows 10 mobile

Set up and use Kid’s Corner

Set up Kid’s Corner

Kid’s Corner is a place on your Windows 10 phone where your child can play with games, apps, music and videos that you add there.
On Start, swipe over to the App list, select Settings > Accounts > Kid’s Corner, then select Next.
Select Games, Music, Videos or Apps, choose the items you want, then select Done.

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copying music and videos to your phone

Copying music and videos to your phone

To listen or watch when you’re offline:
Connect your phone to your PC with a cable. Then use File Explorer to copy the music and video files to your phone.
On your phone:
Once they’ve been copied, your songs will be in the Groove app and videos will be in the Films & TV app.
To conserve phone storage:
On your PC, open File Explorer and move the songs that you want on your phone to OneDrive. Once they’ve finished uploading, songs from OneDrive will appear in the Groove app. Because the files are streaming, they won’t take up space on your phone.

how do i copy playlists from my computer to a windows 10 mobile device?

Copy playlists from a PC to a Windows 10 Mobile device

There are two ways to get your playlists onto your Windows 10 Mobile device.
Make your playlists using the Groove music app on your PC. They’ll automatically show up in Groove on your Windows 10 Mobile device.
Connect your Windows 10 Mobile device to your PC and manually add the files for your playlists to the Music folder on your device. You might need to sync the actual songs for your playlists, too.

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windows hello in windows 10 mobile

Learn about Windows Hello and set it up

Windows Hello is your personal way to sign in to Windows 10 devices. It uses iris recognition to verify your identity, which means that you get enterprise-grade security without having to type in a password.
How does Windows Hello keep my information private?
The Lumia 950 and 950 XL are ready to use Windows Hello now, and more devices supporting Windows Hello will be available in the future.
On Start, swipe over to the All apps list, then select Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options.
Once you’re set up, you’ll be able to unlock your phone at a glance.

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how to change screen resolution in windows 10

Change screen resolution

Open Start, select Settings > System > Display > Advanced display settings.
Under Resolution, select a new value. We suggest you stick with the resolution marked “(Recommended). ”

how to change screen resolution in windows 10
how to change screen resolution in windows 10

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how to back up photos and text messages in windows 10 mobile

Back up texts and photos in Windows 10 Mobile

Turn on these options and you’ll be able to get your texts and photos back on a Windows 10 Mobile phone if you reset, update or replace it.
Go to Settings > System > Messaging and turn on Text backup.
Go to OneDrive > the Menu icon (three horizontal lines in the top left corner) > Settings > Camera upload, then turn it on.

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how do i set up continuum for phones

Set up Continuum for Windows 10 phones

Using a wired dock

Plug the dock into a mains socket.
If you’re connecting to a TV, make sure that the TV’s input is set to HDMI.
Plug the dock into the HDMI port on your TV or monitor.
Plug your phone into the dock. (You might need to unlock your phone to get connected.)

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