Computer and Software Support


How to use Background Apps

 

Windows 10

For assistance with accessing Background Apps, click here

Let apps run in the background

Choose which apps can receive info, send notifications, and stay up-to-date, even when you're not using them. Turning background aps off can help conserve power.

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Below is a list of items you can turn on or off (your list may be different than mine)

  • Alarms & Clock

  • Calendar

  • Get Office

  • Groove Music

  • Maps

  • Microsoft Edge

  • Microsoft Jigsaw

  • People

  • Phone

  • Photo

  • Settings

  • Skype video

  • Store

  • The Weather channel

  • Twitter

  • Xbox