All you’ll need in order to take advantage of this feature is a Microsoft Account, and, if you don’t already have one, we’ve got step-by-step instructions for how to make one. To enable the device sync: 

  1. Click the Start button. 2. Click the Settings icon. 3. Click Accounts.
  2. Click Sign in with a Microsoft account and enter your account information. Move to step 5 if you don’t see that option.
  3. Click Sync your settings.
  4. Turn on the switch next to Sync Settings. Apply steps 1-6 on your other Windows 10 machines. Disable any individual settings if you want certain things to not sync.

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