Manage background activity for apps in Windows
Some apps let you manage background activity, which determines what they can do when they’re in the background and not actively in use. Apps that can run in the background can send and receive notifications, sync information, and stay up to date.
Windows background apps and your privacy - Microsoft Support
Control which apps can run in the background. Select Start , then select Settings > Privacy > Background apps.
How to start a scan for viruses or malware in Microsoft Defender
If you suspect that your device may have malware you should have Microsoft Defender run a scan. Here's how to do that on Windows, Mac, or Android.
Refresh an external data connection in Excel - Microsoft Support
Consider running a background refresh. This returns control of Excel to you instead of making you wait several minutes or more for the refresh to finish. Note: You can't run an OLAP query in the background and you can't run a query for any connection type …
Change settings in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support
Teams is set to automatically open and run in the background as soon as you start your device. If you close the app, it keeps running in the background. You can change these settings anytime.
Change your background in Microsoft Teams meetings
Keep your background private during Teams meetings by blurring or changing your background. Upload your own images, or choose from background images already in Teams. In Teams Premium, apply branded logos or images to your background.
Allow Microsoft AutoUpdate to run in the background on macOS
Microsoft AutoUpdate is the program that keeps your Office apps up to date on a computer running macOS. It works by detecting, downloading, and applying updates automatically in the background to minimize disruption and productivity loss when Microsoft publishes updates to …
Create a self-running presentation - Microsoft Support
You can use a self-running presentation to run unattended in a booth or kiosk at a trade show or convention, or you can save it as a video and send it to a client.
Change your desktop background image - Microsoft Support
Select Start > Settings > Personalization > Background. In the list next to Personalize your background , select Picture , Solid color , Slideshow , or Windows Spotlight (to see a new image from around the world every day).
Tips to improve PC performance in Windows - Microsoft Support
When you turn on your PC, some programs start automatically and run in the background. You can disable these programs so they don’t run when your PC starts. Many programs are designed to start automatically when Windows does.