Tag: Windows 10 Mobile

how to create a strong password

Create a strong password

A password might meet all the criteria above and still be a weak password. For example, Hello2U! meets all the criteria for a strong password listed above, but is still weak because it contains a complete word. H3ll0 2 U! is a stronger alternative because it replaces some of the letters in the complete word with numbers and also includes spaces.

Help yourself remember your strong password by following these tips:

  • Create an acronym from an easy-to-remember piece of information. For example, pick a phrase that is meaningful to you, such as My son’s birthday is 12 December, 2004. Using that phrase as your guide, you might use Msbi12/Dec,4 for your password.

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fix connections to bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays in windows 10 mobile

Fix connections to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays

Bluetooth audio

If tapping the Connect button in Action Centre doesn’t find your Bluetooth-enabled audio device, try this:
Make sure that your Windows device supports Bluetooth and that it’s turned on. You’ll see a Bluetooth button in Action Centre.

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windows hello in windows 10

Windows Hello is a more personal, more secure way to get instant access to your Windows 10 devices using fingerprint or facial recognition. Surface Pro 4, Surface Book and most PCs with fingerprint readers are ready to use Windows Hello now, and more devices that can recognise your face and fingerprint will be available in the future. Here’s how to set it up:
– Go to the Start menu and select Settings.
– Go to Accounts > Sign-in options .
– Under Windows Hello, select Set up. (If you don’t see a sign-in option for Windows Hello, then your device doesn’t support it.)

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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 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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