Earlier this week, Mehedi wrote about a new beta version of the highly-regarded Microsoft Launcher for Android that provides a way to access Cortana from your phone’s lock screen. But now you don’t need to use Microsoft Launcher for this functionality: The standalone Cortana app is being updated to provide lock screen access to Cortana too. The one caveat is that you will need … [Read more...] about Cortana App for Android Adds Home Screen Support Too
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How to Setup and Use Cortana in Windows 10
If you’ve been using Windows 10 and haven’t started using Cortana, you may be interested in giving it a try. It’s basically Microsoft’s version of Siri and Google Assistant, but it’s integrated right into Windows. You can ask Cortana questions and it can help you do things on your PC. With each update, Microsoft adds new features and options to Cortana, making it somewhat … [Read more...] about How to Setup and Use Cortana in Windows 10
Using Hello Cortana Voice Command and Dictation on Windows 10
Considering how much I enjoyed saying “Hello Google” to my Pixel phone and Google Home device, I thought I should be fair giving Cortana a try as well and see how good it is comparing to Google and other competitors. Hello Cortana First of all, open Settings, go to Cortana and slide on the Hey Cortana switch. As you can see, you can turn on the keyboard shortcut (Win + C) if … [Read more...] about Using Hello Cortana Voice Command and Dictation on Windows 10
How to uninstall Cortana on Windows 10
Cortana is one of the major new additions Microsoft made in Windows 10. This virtual assistant did not exist in previous versions of Windows. It didn’t really take off. Cortana is terribly limited in its capabilities and often, it doesn’t really work as expected. Its availability is also limited geographically. It has not been popular and users have wanted to get rid of it for … [Read more...] about How to uninstall Cortana on Windows 10
Cortana introduces big changes with Windows 10 May 2020 Update
Source: Windows Central Microsoft is finally shipping the Windows 10 May 2020 Update (version 2004) for compatible devices with a slew of improvements and several small new features, as well as a new version of Cortana, which is significantly different. Starting with version 2004, Cortana no longer has a deep integration on Windows 10. Instead, it becomes a regular system … [Read more...] about Cortana introduces big changes with Windows 10 May 2020 Update
How to block Cortana from starting in Windows 10
Cortana is a virtual assistant that will help you to keep track of what interests you, search for information, or collect it from your other devices and many more. Since the Windows 10 version 2004, you can block Cortana to start up automatically and play with its startup options. If you want more information about Cortana, head over to our Microsoft Cortana section. In … [Read more...] about How to block Cortana from starting in Windows 10
How To Uninstall Or Reinstall Cortana In Windows 10
A small percentage of Windows 10 users frequently use Cortana as it is not as powerful as its digital personal assistants offered in smartphone operating systems. Moreover, Cortana is not available in all regions/countries. So, you might want to get rid of Cortana from your Windows 10 computer. Or, you might want to reinstall Cortana when it’s not working … [Read more...] about How To Uninstall Or Reinstall Cortana In Windows 10
Windows 10 May 2020 update brings WSL 2, revamped Cortana assistant, and “Your Phone” calls to ARM devices
per StatCounter, Windows commands a market share of 76.5%, meaning that every three out of four computers in the world run on Windows. While Windows did admittedly lose its dominant status as the OS across platforms to Android, it still presented itself as the go-to desktop option for many, many users. The latest version of Windows, Windows 10, is now receiving the May 2020 … [Read more...] about Windows 10 May 2020 update brings WSL 2, revamped Cortana assistant, and “Your Phone” calls to ARM devices