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With the next Windows 10 update, Microsoft is preparing for major changes to Cortana, its virtual assistant, removing its smart home features and turning it into a program that looks less like Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant, and more like a productivity tool.
While the new Cortana called Ars Technica is expected to enter with the official launch of Windows 10 20H1, which will be the major operating system update this year. However, Microsoft has yet to announce the deployment, but Windows fans are expecting it sooner.
Relatively, the update is also set to impose strict restrictions on who can use Cortana and, therefore, only users logged into their Microsoft online account, or their work or school account can access it.
An article published on TechRadar indicates that if an individual only uses “a local Windows 10 account”, he will have no luck. This means that he will not be able to access or use Cortana.
In the blog post with the announcement of the update, Cortana vice president Andrew Shuman said that Cortana’s focus is shrinking and more focused on productivity and research.
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Benefits of functionality
This new Cortana experience according to Shuman, highlights a chat-based user interface, giving the user “the opportunity to interact with Cortana” through the use of the keyboard or his voice.
For English or American users, said company vice president, Cortana will help them better manage their tasks and calendar by staying on top of their calendar and focusing on what matters with meeting information. .
In addition, the user can type or pronounce requests on files or people, or quickly create or search emails. He can also consult his calendar, set a specific reminder or add to his lists via “Microsoft To Do”.
These features may seem interesting, but not all Microsoft users can benefit from them because they will initially be available only for American users.
So if you live outside of that country, Cortana can only search through Bing and “chat” with you until an indefinite hour later. “And, if you’re currently using Cortana to control and manage your smart home devices, here’s the good news: Microsoft has already confirmed that you can manage your music and lights with Cortana apps for Android and iOS, at least for now .
What to expect
As for the status of the latest Windows update, Microsoft is already preparing the Windows 10 20H1 update. For those who don’t know, the Windows update automatically installs a large number of updates up to date.
However, some of these updates are optional. In addition, a new screen displays all the updates in one place.
Meanwhile, hardware driver updates, major feature updates like the 20H1 itself, as well as unsecured quality monthly updates like C and D updates should also appear at the screen.
To find said screen after being updated around 8:00 p.m., go to Settings, then Update & Security, then Windows Update and Show optional updates. You can opt for the updates that you may want to install on your PC.
