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Can you hide stuff on an Xbox?

Select Game activity > All achievements. Highlight the game that you want to hide. The X Hide tip appears inside the highlighted field. Press the X button  on your controller to hide the game.
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How do you block apps on Xbox?

Sign in at family.microsoft.com. Under the child whose profile you're here to customize, select More options > Content restrictions. Turn on the setting Block inappropriate apps, games & media.
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How do I restrict content on Xbox?

To configure content restrictions on the Xbox console:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings.
  2. Select Manage family members, and then choose the member whose settings you want to update.
  3. Under Access to content, select the desired age-level.
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How do you see other people's content on Xbox?

To narrow it down:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then select People. ...
  2. Select the list of who's online to see what they're doing, such as playing a game or watching Netflix.
  3. Select the list of friends in games to see what game they're playing and on what platform: console, PC, or mobile device.
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Can my friends see what I'm watching on Xbox?

Online status & history settings allow you to control if others see when you're online, what you're watching or listening to, and your game and app usage. Communication & multiplayer settings allow you to control if others can see your activity feed and how you connect to others through messaging and in-game.
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How to Hide & Unhide Games on Xbox One

Can you see who searches you on Xbox?

Replies (2)  Nope.
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Can you put parental control on Xbox?

Parental controls are divided into two groups: console controls and online safety and privacy settings. Console controls are located in the Family Settings or Family Center area on your console (depending on your Xbox Live membership type). On your console, go to Settings, and then select Family.
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What is content restrictions on Xbox one?

If you sign in to your Xbox console with an adult account, and you can't find any apps or games with a content rating above “E for Everyone,” it may mean that a child with content limits is already signed in.
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How do I change privacy and content restrictions on Xbox?

Manage your online safety and privacy settings
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Privacy & online safety > Xbox privacy.
  3. Select the Child, Teen, or Adult default settings, or customize your settings by selecting View details & customize.
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What does Xbox block do?

Block another player

Blocking another player prevents you from receiving that player's messages, game invites, and party invites. It also prevents the player from seeing your online activity and removes them from your friends list, if they were on it.
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What age is Xbox suitable for?

What age is appropriate for a console? For most younger kids, tablet/smartphone games are just fine. It's difficult for younger kids to work the controller and complexities of some of the console games. So, I'd recommend holding off on a gaming console until your child is around 6 or 7 years of age.
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How do I hide apps on my main screen?

Open Android device settings. Scroll down and click on the Home screen. Search and click Hide apps. Now click as many apps as you wish to hide, and the hidden applications won't appear in the home screen menu.
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How do I hide apps on Microsoft?

Step 1: Press Win + I to open Windows Settings quickly. Step 2: Go to the Personalization category. Then select Start in the left pane. Step 3: In the right pane, toggle off the option Show app list in Start menu.
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How do I turn off background apps and games on Xbox?

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  1. Start by pressing the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Verify that the game or app you wish to close is highlighted from the mini-guide on the left side of the screen, and then press the Menu button  on your controller.
  3. Select Quit.
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How do I stop my child from spending on Xbox?

Set up an Xbox family group

To make sure that others aren't using your account when you're not around, create Xbox profiles for everyone who uses the console. If you're a parent or guardian, we recommend creating an Xbox family group to help manage members' safety settings and access to your console and Windows PC.
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Why is my Xbox age restricted?

Content restrictions – You or a member in your Xbox family group has their birth date set to under the age of majority (for example 18 in the U.S.) and can't access the content that you're trying to launch due to age restrictions.
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Why is my Xbox restricted?

If you did something that violates the Microsoft Services Agreement, your account may have been suspended, or under extreme circumstances, your device may have been banned by the Xbox Live Policy & Enforcement Team.
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What is the best parental control for Xbox?

There are several parental control apps specific to gaming. Among the best parental control apps are Family on PSN for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch Parental Controls, and Microsoft Family Safety for Xbox. You can access the parental controls through your console settings.
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How do I hide my Xbox from my toddler?

Many of them have found that taping over the button, putting the console out of reach, or baby gating the area around the console to be effective methods. Considering that children can be accidentally destructive, it is always a good idea to keep expensive consoles out of the reach of young children.
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Does Xbox have a kids mode?

The Xbox Family Settings app is for parents to manage their children's gaming activities on Xbox consoles, from iOS and Android phones.
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Can strangers see my name on Xbox?

No. Your real name will remain hidden from that person regardless of whether your friend is sharing real names with that person. Your preference is honored first.
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