[Guide] Tips for a happy gamer Part IV

Choose your power mode



Want to get automatic system updates and be able to download games while you're away from home? Just set your Xbox to instant-on mode. To do this, go to Settings > Power
& Startup > Power Mode & Startup and select Instant-On. If you'd rather save on your power bill and aren't worried about automatic updates, stick with Energy Saving mode.



Stream your games to Windows 10



You can stream your Xbox One games to just about any Windows 10 desktop, laptop or tablet using the Windows Xbox app, allowing you to binge on Halo 5 while the family catches
up on Cake Wars. Just note that you can stream only within your home network.



Play music in the background



Whether you want a pump-up playlist for Gears of War 4 or some soothing tunes for your next Forza race, Xbox One makes it easy to play music in the background. Simply fire
up a supported app, such as Pandora, Groove or iHeartRadio; pick your music; and open your game of choice. Your tracks will continue to play in the background as you game, and you can easily pause and skip tracks by tapping the Guide button.



Play your Xbox 360 games



You can play over 300 Xbox 360 games on your Xbox One, and you won't need any fancy extra software to do it. To play a supported Xbox 360 game on your Xbox One, simply pop
the disc in, and give it a few minutes to install. Compatible Xbox 360 games you own digitally can be downloaded from the Games & Apps menu in the Ready to Install tab. Just make sure to transfer those saves!



Use the Xbox mobile app



The free Xbox app for iOS and Android is an invaluable tool, allowing you to message friends and view your achievements on the go. It also serves as a remote control, letting
you navigate your Xbox and type in text without dealing with any pesky on-screen keyboards. You can even use the app to buy games from the Xbox Store and have them waiting for you on your console when you get home.

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[Guide] Tips for a happy gamer Part II

Connect your cable box



Gaming comes first yet turning your Xbox One into your home entertainment hub is simple enough. To start, connect your cable or satellite box to the system's HDMI-in port,
or plug in a USB TV tuner. From there, select Live TV Setup from the system's OneGuide hub, and follow the prompts.

Your Xbox One should work with just about any major cable provider, but some may play nicer with OneGuide than others. For more on setting up TV on Xbox One, check out Microsoft's
detailed breakdown.



Share your clips to YouTube and Twitter



Sometimes unlocking achievements and parading them on your wall of pride is no enough. The Xbox One YouTube app makes it easy to share those glorious moment of great gaming
and claim bragging. Once you've downloaded the app and logged in, simply select Upload from the main menu, and pick a video from your hard drive to put on your channel.

You can share your clips and screenshots to Twitter via the Game DVR app, which also lets you share content to OneDrive, your activity feed or any clubs you're in.



Stream your gameplay to Beam and Twitch

If you want to showcase your Call of Duty skills or need some company for a spooky Resident Evil 7 run, you have a few easy options for broadcasting. You can stream to Twitch
on Xbox One by downloading the free Twitch app and following a few quick steps. Folks with the latest Xbox One software update can also broadcast directly to Microsoft's Beam service, which you can access by tapping the Guide button and selecting the broadcast
icon toward the bottom.





Add a personal touch by setting a custom background

If you want your Xbox One to feel more personal, you can add custom backgrounds for a nice extra touch. To set one up, go to Settings > All Settings > Personalization >
My color & background, and select My Background. You can use screenshots and unlocked achievement art as your background, or use a USB drive to upload any photo.



Put on your invisibility cloak to appear offline

If you are looking for some privacy while single player gaming simply tap the Guide button, open My Profile and select Appear Offline. Run silent, run deep and none is the
wiser.

 

[Guide] Tips for a happy gamer Part III

Remap your buttons



You can fully remap the buttons of your Xbox One controller, which is a nice feature for folks with physical limitations or anyone looking to make a custom control scheme
for their favorite game. To do so, visit the Games & Apps menu, open the Xbox Accessories app and select Configure on your controller of choice. From there, you'll be free to alter the functions of every button and trigger, as well as swap the functions of
each thumbstick. People with an Xbox One Elite Controller will have some extra customization options, such as stick sensitivity and vibration intensity.



Upload a custom gamerpic



Get rid of the old gamerpic with a real-life selfie. Now you can customize your gamerpic in the beta version of the Windows 10 Xbox app. Once you have the app installed,
simply click on your profile icon on the top left, select Customize, hover over your gamerpic and select Edit. If you click on "choose a custom picture," you can upload any picture from your hard drive to be your new gamerpic.



Expand your storage



Your Xbox One's internal drive will fill up fast if you play lots of games, but expanding your storage is as simple as plugging a compatible hard drive into the system's
USB port. Any external drive with at least 256GB of space and a USB 3.0 connection will work.



Customize your avatar



Your Xbox One avatar is a digital extension of your true self, so why not make it look as cool as possible? To customize your cartoony character, open the Xbox Avatars apps
from the Games & Apps menu. You'll be able to put all sorts of outfits and accessories on your avatar, and you can take a fun photo of your avatar to serve as your gamerpic. If you want snazzier stuff, you can buy avatar items with real money from the avatar
store.



Use game hubs



Xbox One's game hubs are one-stop locations for getting the most out of your favorite titles. To visit a game hub, simply highlight your game of choice, hit the Menu button
and select "Go to game hub." From there, you can see how your achievements stack up against your friends’ and easily find related clubs and groups filled with like-minded gamers to team up with for your next Destiny raid or Halo match.