Windows 10: Merry Christmas, gamers! Want help getting started with your new device? :

Hey there, everyone

Merry Christmas, and I hope you have a happy New Year!


For those of you who have just opened your presents, and found you have got a Gaming laptop, a new game or even starting out on Xbox Live. I have some handy links available that may just save you some time!


Getting started on Windows 10

Windows 10 can be a little daunting when you first look at it. Especially when you're so used to a different operating system.


Why not check out these articles for getting started with Windows 10:

1. https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2016/12/26/windows-10-tip-getting-started-windows-10/
2. Get Started with Windows 10

Getting started with Xbox & Xbox Live

You can play selected Xbox games on your Windows 10 laptop, with friends on Xbox live. Even if they are playing the game on the Xbox console. Allowing PC gamers on Windows 10 to play with Xbox One players!


Before you start doing this, you will need to make sure you're all good to go. All you need to do is load up the Xbox App, and you will be given a Gamertag that identifies you on Xbox. To change this, as the system has a bad taste for Gamertags!, take a look at this article here:

1. Change your Gamertag: https://support.xbox.com/help/account-profile/profile/change-xbox-live-gamertag

Articles for getting started on Xbox Live

These articles will help you get started on Xbox Live. Great for getting started with gaming on Windows 10.

1. Xbox Game Pass ultimate, which includes Gold Membership: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass
2. Xbox Gold membership: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/gold
3. Adding friends on Xbox: https://support.xbox.com/help/friends-social-activity/friends-groups/add-friends
4. Use Game bar on Windows 10: https://support.xbox.com/help/games-apps/game-setup-and-play/get-to-know-game-bar-on-windows-10
5. Change your profile picture for your Xbox Account: Changing your profile picture on the Xbox App

If you're wanting to change a profile picture from an Xbox console, check this link: https://support.xbox.com/help/account-profile/profile/change-gamerpic-on-xbox-one


Privacy Settings

If you are worried about your privacy and what folk can see. Check this article for information on how to change your privacy settings on Xbox: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4026796/ This works for non child accounts too


To do this on the console, check this link: https://support.xbox.com/help/account-profile/profile/edit-xbox-profile


Safety for all the family

To learn how to keep your family safe on Xbox Live and on Windows 10. Check out Microsoft Family here:

https://support.microsoft.com/help/12413/


To create/set up Microsoft Family for your family, visit this link: https://account.microsoft.com/family/


You can set time limits, restrictions and add money to their account. All from one place!


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I hope I have not missed anything off the list. If you think of something to add, please comment it underneath and I will add it to the list.


Happy holidays, and happy gaming!

Regards,

:)

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

Merry Christmas Bazyeo and anyone else online at the moment.

I hear there are quite a few new models in the pipeline in the new year. Lets hope one of them takes your fancy.

2.5 hours to Christmas.

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

It is now Christmas morning here in Australia so a very merry christmas to everyone, especially to:-

radical24

grschinon

pyscomania

sapporobaby

cjlim

el_loco and all the mods and all other members of the forum.

I hope all your wishes come true.

Heres hoping that the new year will bring some exciting new model phones. I am in the market for a new phone but am holding off to see what Nokia has in store for 2009.

Regards and best wishes to everyone.

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

Merry christmas to everyone here on the boards and may you all have the best time ever! i.e. bring on lots of alcohol, turkey, xmas crackers and presents!