Like Amazon’s digital assistant, Alexa, Cortana also has Skills available. Here’s a look at how to add and start using them on Windows 10 and Mobile
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Make Cortana Use Your Default Browser Instead of Edge in Windows 10
When you do a Cortana web search in Windows 10, the results open in Microsoft Edge. Here’s a look at how to make it open in a different default browser.
How to Shutdown or Restart Your Windows 10 PC with Your Voice
If you want to impress your friends and co-workers, check out how to shut down your Windows PC with just your voice using Cortana and a shortcut.
Microsoft Rolling Out Cortana Suggested Reminders Triggered by Email
Microsoft announced that it’s introducing a new feature for Cortana that will send reminders about things you said you’d do in emails but forgot about.
How to Turn Off Cortana in Windows 10 Anniversary Edition
Cortana is the digital assistant in Windows 10. However, not everyone wants to talk to their computer, and would rather just disable it. Here’s how.
Make Cortana Display YouTube Music Video Lyrics in Edge
The latest version of Windows 10 (Anniversary Edition) has several new features with Cortana. One of which is the ability display music lyrics in YouTube in Microsoft Edge.
Windows 10 Tip: Put Cortana On the Lock Screen
Windows 10 Anniversary Update, coming this summer, will allow you to put its digital assistant, Cortana, on the lock screen. Here’s a look at what to expect.
Stop Cortana Waking Up from Background Noises
If you find it annoying when Cortana in Windows 10 launches when you have the TV on in the background, here’s how to remedy the problem.
Tips for Getting More Out of Cortana on Windows 10
Cortana in Windows 10 acts as your personal digital assistant. There is a lot Cortana can do besides just setting reminders, here are some tips for getting more out of Cortana.
How Well Does Microsoft’s Cortana Work on iPhone?
Microsoft’s digital assistant, Cortana, was rolled out to Android and iPhone recently. We decided to try it out and compare it to using it on Windows 10.
How to Manage Cortana Info Cards in Windows 10
Here’s a look at how to remove Cortana’s info cards that include stuff you’re not interested, change what’s displayed on them, or turn them off completely.
Train Cortana in Windows 10 to Learn Your Voice Better
One of the new features in Windows 10, which was ported from Windows Phone, is the digital assistant Cortana. Here’s how to make it understand you better.
Windows 10 Tip: Make Cortana Show Weather for Multiple Cities
If you travel a lot, it’s helpful to know the weather conditions of other cities. Here’s how to add one or more to Cortana in Windows 10.
Make Cortana Search Google Instead of Bing in Windows 10
Cortana, as you’d expect, uses Microsoft’s own Bing search engine to get your results. Here’s how to make it use Google, DuckDuckGo, or Yahoo instead.