How to

Create breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams from Rooms in the meeting controls or the calendar event. Assign people, set timers, open, close and fix common problems.

Enable the F8 key in Windows 11/10 with bcdedit /set {current} bootmenupolicy legacy, then press F8 at startup for Safe Mode. Other routes and undo steps too.

Screenshot on iPad by pressing the top button and a volume button, or top and Home on older models. Pencil, keyboard, AssistiveTouch and full-page steps too.

Change the default font and size in Outlook: File > Options > Mail > Stationery and Fonts in classic Outlook, View settings > Compose in new Outlook, web and Mac.

Add X-axis values in Excel through Select Data and the Axis label range box. Covers custom labels, scatter charts, dynamic named ranges and fixes for wrong labels.

View storage on Windows 11 in Settings > System > Storage, File Explorer, Disk Management or PowerShell, then find what fills the drive and free up space.

Unprotect a workbook in Excel by selecting Review > Protect Workbook and entering the password. Five methods, including VBA, file passwords and unprotected copies.

Top 10 HP printing problems and fixes: stuck queues, offline errors, Wi-Fi, jams, slow prints, faded or blank pages, cartridge errors, drivers and scanning.

Press Windows key+R, type the app name and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to launch it as administrator. Commands to use, how to confirm elevation, and the risks.

Cross words out in Google Docs by selecting the text and pressing Alt + Shift + 5 (Cmd + Shift + X on Mac), or use Format > Text > Strikethrough.

Sign in to Outlook with a QR code by scanning the code desktop Outlook shows with the Outlook mobile app. Covers work badges, Authenticator setup and fixes.

Change system cooling policy in Windows 11 and 10 from Power Options or powercfg, pick Active or Passive, and restore the setting when it is missing.