Meet Cortana: Your Personal Digital Assistant in Windows 10
Summary: Cortana is your personal digital assistant in Windows 10, designed to help you get things done effortlessly. She learns about you over time, making interactions easy and natural. Cortana can search the web, find files on your PC, provide local news and weather updates, and set reminders based on time or location. Just tell Cortana what you need, and she’ll assist you.
Cortana: Your Personal Digital Assistant
Originally introduced in Windows Phone 8.1, Cortana is now integrated into Windows 10, available across all your devices, including PCs, tablets, and phones. Think of Cortana as a real-life personal assistant who knows your preferences and helps you stay organized without interrupting your workflow. She adapts to the device you’re using, offering brief interactions on your phone and more detailed assistance on your PC.
What Can Cortana Do?
Cortana can assist with a variety of tasks, such as:
- Reminding you to pick up your dry cleaning.
- Informing you about your flight status and traffic conditions.
- Answering questions like, “When is the next Seahawks game?” or “What is the weather forecast for Portland on Friday?”
- Providing updates on the current Microsoft stock price.
- Setting reminders like, “Remind me to go for a walk in 30 minutes.”
- Entertaining you with jokes or songs.
Powered by Bing, Cortana can also search for content on your devices, OneDrive, and the web.
One Experience Across All Your Windows 10 Devices
Using your Microsoft account, Cortana syncs across all your Windows 10 devices. For example, you can set a reminder on your PC to “Get milk at the grocery store,” and Cortana will notify you on your phone when you’re at the store. Similarly, you can set a reminder on your phone, and Cortana will alert you on your PC.
Interacting with Cortana
You can interact with Cortana naturally by speaking to her or using your keyboard. You can even enable “Hey Cortana” mode, allowing her to listen and respond whenever you call her name.
Setup
If you haven’t set up Cortana yet, follow these steps:
- On your Windows 10 PC or tablet, go to the search box next to the Start button.
- Select “I’m in” when prompted to get started with Cortana.
- Agree to let Microsoft use your information.
- Enable speech, inking, and typing personalization.
- Enter your name or nickname when Cortana asks what she should call you.
Sign In with a Microsoft Account
If you’re using a local account, you’ll need to sign in with a Microsoft account to use Cortana. Follow the prompts to confirm your current password and switch to a Microsoft account.
Cortana is here to make your life easier, helping you stay organized and informed across all your Windows 10 devices. Give her a try and see how she can assist you in your daily tasks!
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