Cortana has taken the world by storm ever since its initiation. This virtual assistant created by Microsoft can assist you in performing all kinds of things on your Windows 10. Every time Microsoft introduces a new upgrade for Windows, Cortana gets an array of new settings and commands.
The Settings have Changed
Earlier the settings in Cortana was not visible, it was placed inside the window which popped up when you used this virtual assistant. Customizing it was difficult. Because it was hidden often people thought that the Cortana settings were not present on their device. But all this has changed now. It is now present in the system-wide Settings application, thereby making its use a hassle-free affair. Just press Start>Settngs>Cortana.
10 New Cortana Commands and Settings in Windows 10
Take a look at the 10 New Cortana Commands and Settings in Windows 10
Hey Cortana- Some new settings have been made to Hey Cortana to make it better than the earlier version. Simply slide the toggle under Let Cortana respond towards Hey Cortana to check out the new options. You can now prevent Windows 10 from sleeping while running off the mains power. This means the moment you summon Cortana the OS will automatically respond.
Search- Often you may fail to locate a file that you require. Now this task will be made easy through the search option in Cortana. Just ask this virtual assistant to “Find” your file, picture or video on your device and she will make a quick search to provide you what you are on the lookout for.
Reminders/Scheduling- You can now schedule your reminders easily by saying “Remind me” and about the specific thing that you have to be reminded of and when.
Launch Apps- If you plan to launch an app simply tell Cortana in opening it and your work will be done.
Change Settings in Windows 10- Be it turning your device to the Airplane mode or turning off the Wi-Fi, simply say “Hey Cortana, turn Airplane mode on” and it will be done.
Respond to you Only- You can activate the Cortana with your voice only while using it in a noisy surrounding. This way it will not respond to somebody else’s voice.
Language Flexibility- You can select a language for using Cortana from a list of languages- English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, Portugese, German and Italian.
New Voice Commands- Four new commands have been added to Cortana pertaining to your Windows OS. All of them are simple yet incredibly useful. These commands are as follows,
“Hey Cortana, lock PC”
“Hey Cortana, sign out”
“Hey Cortana, turn off PC”
“Hey Cortana, restart PC”
Tell You About the Weather- Just utter “What is the weather Cortana?” and it will right away give you the answer. This can either be in your location or in a specific city.
Learn Something New Daily- Ask Cortana “what’s up?” everyday and you will get to learn something new each day.
Quick Help- Whenever you need any kind of help simply say “Hey Cortana, how can I do it” and she will provide you with a quick help.
Here are the 10 New Cortana Commands and Settings in Windows 10.
The Settings have Changed
Earlier the settings in Cortana was not visible, it was placed inside the window which popped up when you used this virtual assistant. Customizing it was difficult. Because it was hidden often people thought that the Cortana settings were not present on their device. But all this has changed now. It is now present in the system-wide Settings application, thereby making its use a hassle-free affair. Just press Start>Settngs>Cortana.
10 New Cortana Commands and Settings in Windows 10
Take a look at the 10 New Cortana Commands and Settings in Windows 10
Hey Cortana- Some new settings have been made to Hey Cortana to make it better than the earlier version. Simply slide the toggle under Let Cortana respond towards Hey Cortana to check out the new options. You can now prevent Windows 10 from sleeping while running off the mains power. This means the moment you summon Cortana the OS will automatically respond.
Search- Often you may fail to locate a file that you require. Now this task will be made easy through the search option in Cortana. Just ask this virtual assistant to “Find” your file, picture or video on your device and she will make a quick search to provide you what you are on the lookout for.
Reminders/Scheduling- You can now schedule your reminders easily by saying “Remind me” and about the specific thing that you have to be reminded of and when.
Launch Apps- If you plan to launch an app simply tell Cortana in opening it and your work will be done.
Change Settings in Windows 10- Be it turning your device to the Airplane mode or turning off the Wi-Fi, simply say “Hey Cortana, turn Airplane mode on” and it will be done.
Respond to you Only- You can activate the Cortana with your voice only while using it in a noisy surrounding. This way it will not respond to somebody else’s voice.
Language Flexibility- You can select a language for using Cortana from a list of languages- English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, Portugese, German and Italian.
New Voice Commands- Four new commands have been added to Cortana pertaining to your Windows OS. All of them are simple yet incredibly useful. These commands are as follows,
“Hey Cortana, lock PC”
“Hey Cortana, sign out”
“Hey Cortana, turn off PC”
“Hey Cortana, restart PC”
Tell You About the Weather- Just utter “What is the weather Cortana?” and it will right away give you the answer. This can either be in your location or in a specific city.
Learn Something New Daily- Ask Cortana “what’s up?” everyday and you will get to learn something new each day.
Quick Help- Whenever you need any kind of help simply say “Hey Cortana, how can I do it” and she will provide you with a quick help.
Here are the 10 New Cortana Commands and Settings in Windows 10.
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