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In our previous guide, we showed you how to activate Cortana. Now that you've learned to unleash Cortana, this article from Mytour will introduce you to using Cortana briefly. Get the basics and acquaint yourself with using the virtual assistant on Windows 10.
Harness the Power of Cortana, the Virtual Assistant on Windows 10 that Responds to Voice Commands
Windows 10 brings substantial changes, adding, refreshing, and perfecting the virtual assistant feature. This empowers users to search, interact, and command by voice while browsing the web, seeking information, and querying data on Windows 10 swiftly and conveniently.
Similar to most apps and utilities, when installing Windows 10, users can utilize Cortana completely free. The only action required is to enable, or as we call it, activate it. As mentioned earlier, activating Cortana is straightforward. Below are some guidelines on using Cortana that Mytour wants to share with you.
1. Activate, open, turn on, 'call' Cortana.
Users have various ways to 'call' and instruct Cortana. They can use the shortcut 'Windows + C' or say “Hey, Cortana” into the microphone of their computer or laptop.
After summoning Cortana, you'll see its main interface. Here, users can query information, give commands, perform web searches—all through voice commands transmitted to Cortana.
2. 'Teach' Cortana, 'tame' Cortana to know your commands
Using virtual assistants in general and Cortana specifically sometimes poses undesired risks, such as someone unintentionally issuing commands, leading Cortana to misunderstand and work tirelessly to provide information to... someone other than its rightful owner. Users need to be mindful of this. 'Teach,' 'tame' Cortana to only recognize commands from you.
- First, go to the Notebook icon and select Settings
- Navigate to the Respond best section and choose Just me
Now you can interact with this search engine, query information through voice commands. Train Cortana with a few small exercises to help her recognize your voice and avoid unnecessary risks.
3. Command Cortana
Similar to virtual assistants on iOS (Siri) or Android (Google Now), and even Cortana on mobile phones, issuing commands to Cortana on PC, computers, or laptops doesn't differ much.
You can speak directly into the microphone once Cortana is activated. It takes care of the rest, and you just need to receive the results.
- Keyword Search
For example, if you say: 'Google,' Cortana will instantly search for information related to that command for you.
- Location Search
Cortana allows you to search for locations, and you can command it. Try saying 'Viet Nam,' and it will take you to the S-shaped land right away.
- Search for Files, Data, Information Queries...
You can search for files, data, and information on your computer using commands. Simultaneously, you can search for them on the Internet.
- 'Dashboard' Feature, Information Query While Browsing
Cortana allows you to explore information about restaurants, cinemas, upcoming events with comprehensive details on time, prices, locations, addresses... When using the Microsoft Edge web browser, users can mention the website they want to visit. Try activating Microsoft Edge and command 'Betdownload.com' while browsing!
- Attention
- Currently, Cortana doesn't support Vietnamese commands. You can issue commands in English while using this virtual assistant.
So, we've guided you on how to enable, how to 'teach,' and some command features that Cortana can perform with users. If you're using Windows 10 and haven't activated it yet, you can read more about activating the Win 10 license for 6 months to use and experience the latest features on the most advanced operating system today.
On Win 10, the Narrator feature supports reading text for visually impaired individuals. To activate this feature, you have 6 different methods. Details on accessing Narrator on Windows 10 can be found here
