Instructions to turn on Cortana and use this virtual assistant on Windows 10

Cortana is Microsoft's virtual assistant and if you want, 'she' is always ready to help you find anything on a Windows 10 computer, providing weather forecasts and making sure not to miss any important tasks. important.

By default, Cortana is not enabled on a Windows 10 PC, but it doesn't take long to activate it.

How to set up Cortana on Windows 10 PC

Cortana "lives" in the taskbar, but before you can bring 'her home', you have to start 'her' for the first time.

Step 1: Click the Start menu button . It is the Windows icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.

Step 2: Click All apps .

Step 3: Click on Cortana .

Step 4 : Click on Cortana button. It has a circle icon above the Windows icon.

Step 5: Click Use Cortana .

Step 6: Click Yes if you want to enable speaking, inking and typing. This helps Cortana learn more about you and can help it accomplish different tasks. You can also choose No thanks if you don't want to enable this feature.

Cortana is now set up and ready to use. Simply enter something into the search bar, and see 'she' do her magic.

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How to pin Cortana to the taskbar on Windows 10 PC

Although Cortana "lives" in the taskbar, it may not appear there by default. If you don't want to open the Cortana application every time you need it, pin it to the taskbar and save time.

Step 1 : Right-click on the taskbar

Step 2 : Click on Cortana .

Step 3: Click on the option you want:

1. Hidden : This option will hide Cortana from the taskbar.
2. Show Cortana icon : This will display Cortana's circle icon in the taskbar.
3. Show Search box : This will activate Cortana's search bar in the taskbar.

How to turn on Hey Cortana on Windows 10 PC

Step 1 : Press Windows + S key at the same time to open Cortana.

Step 2: Click on the Notebook button. It has a small notebook icon underneath the house icon on the left side of the screen.

Step 3: Click Settings .

Step 4: Click the On / Off button below the title Hey Cortana .

Now whenever you want to search the web, know the weather forecast, or the baseball score from last night, all you have to do is say "Hey, Cortana" and ask your questions.

How to train Cortana to just react to your voice on Windows 10

You can train Cortana just to meet your voice, so no one can turn on Hey Cortana besides you. To do this, you need to train Cortana to listen to your voice. Be sure to stay in a quiet place before starting the steps below.

Step 1: Press Windows + S key at the same time to open Cortana.

Step 2 : Click on the Notebook button, it has a small notebook icon underneath the house icon on the left side of the screen.

Step 3: Click Settings .

Step 4 : Click Learn my voice .

Step 5 : Click Start .

From here, Cortana will guide you to read six sentences out loud, so make sure you read them loudly and clearly. Once you're done, Cortana will know your voice and only react to your commands.

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