Using Cortana in Windows 10

Windows 10    |    Intermediate
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Cortana is the personal assistant in Windows 10 and is accessed via keyboard or voice recognition. Discover how to customize and use Cortana to help locate documents, manage your calendar, translate phrases, and create ink reminders.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Setting up cortana
    Using cortana
    Managing your calendar through cortana
    Customizing cortana
    Using cortana to translate phrases
  • Managing your connected accounts with cortana
    Using cortana from the lock screen
    Creating ink reminders with cortana
    Creating lists with cortana

IN THIS COURSE

  • 4m 2s
    Configure Cortana's settings in Windows 10 so that they work for you. See how to access these settings so that your personal assistant provides helpful information when you need it. Choose the default language and set up your microphone so that you'll be able to speak directly to Cortana. FREE ACCESS
  • 5m 5s
    Cortana is the new personal assistant in Windows 10. Ask Cortana questions to locate documents, manage your calendar, chat back and forth or get general information like the time, date, and weather. Cortana will reply with an audio response and links to the information that you're looking for. The more you interact with Cortana, the more tailored the responses will be. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Managing your calendar through Cortana in Windows 10
    4m 44s
    Manage your calendar directly through Cortana. You can quickly set up reminders so that you never forget about upcoming meetings or events. Add new events to your calendar by speaking to Cortana and your audio command will automatically be included in your calendar app. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Customizing Cortana in Windows 10
    6m 12s
    The virtual assistant in Windows 10 is highly customizable. Personalize it so that you'll get answers and information tailored to you. You can even use Cortana to get newsfeed updates on specific subjects of interest. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Using Cortana to translate phrases in Windows 10
    4m 59s
    You can use Cortana, the digital personal assistant in Windows 10, to translate phrases to and from several different languages. You can translate by typing phrases into the search bar or by using the voice-activated feature. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Managing your connected accounts with Cortana in Windows 10
    4m 7s
    Cortana, the Windows 10 digital personal assistant, can link with certain of your accounts like LinkedIn in order to provide you with more information regarding your meetings, documents or connections with others. Connecting your accounts with Cortana gives her access to certain information like your calendar or email so you can manage everything from one place. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Using Cortana from the lock screen in Windows 10
    6m 35s
    When your device is in lock mode in Windows 10, you can still use Cortana, the digital personal assistant for Windows, to help you with tasks or you can ask her questions. You can even discover her humorous side by asking her to tell you jokes or sing you a song. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Creating ink reminders with Cortana in Windows 10
    3m 19s
    The Windows 10 digital personal assistant, Cortana, can help you with a variety of tasks. You can make quick ink notes in the Sticky Notes application and Cortana can help you add a reminder for a meeting or appointment, as long as your note includes a specific date. You can make the note using your stylus or by typing it out using your keyboard. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Creating lists with Cortana in Windows 10
    5m 33s
    In Windows 10, you can use Microsoft's virtual assistant, Cortana, to help you create different types of lists. You can use the voice-activated feature to create your own lists, add items to existing lists and view all of your lists. Once items have been added to a list, you can mark each task as complete or you can clear the list and add entirely new items to it. FREE ACCESS

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