Windows 10 in S mode is a version of Windows 10 that's streamlined for security and performance, while providing a familiar Windows experience. To increase security, it allows only apps from …

Windows 10 in S mode is designed for security and performance, exclusively running apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, you'll need to …

Oct 14, 2025 · Microsoft has introduced Windows 10 in S mode, a specific configuration of Windows 10 that offers a familiar, productive Windows experience that’s streamlined for security and performance.

Tablet mode makes Windows more touch friendly and is helpful on touch capable devices.

When you’re ready to make your PC sleep, just press the power button on your desktop, tablet, or laptop, or close your laptop’s lid. On most PCs, you can resume working by pressing your PC's …

Windows 10 in S mode is streamlined for tighter security, so the Virus & threat protection area has fewer options than those described here. This is because the built-in security of Windows 10 in S mode …

To find the specifications for a specific PC or external display, visit the device manufacturer’s website. Whether you have a built-in or external display, we recommend you look for displays that are …

You can help lower your device's carbon footprint while helping your battery last longer. The Energy recommendations section is a quick place to go when you're looking for a collection of settings that …

With power efficient settings, you don’t need to worry about using energy on your device when it’s idle—screen and sleep settings will put your device in a low power state while you’re not using it.

Learn how to change the power mode on your Windows PC to preserve your battery, limit notifications, and background activity.