Cortana is the virtual assistant built into Windows 10. Even with minimal setup, it’s still a useful tool. However, by tweaking settings, you can get even more benefits out of it and simplify your ...

Q: I recently purchased a new Dell all-in-one personal computer with Windows 10. After a couple of months I feel that it runs much slower than my old tower that had Vista. At dinner with a much more ...

This screen shot provided by Microsoft shows Cortana, Microsoft's voice-activated digital assistant, left, in Windows 10. Microsoft's new Windows 10 system offers more personalization than before, but ...

You might know Cortana as the digital voice assistant on the Windows Phone mobile platform, named after the AI character in Microsoft's Halo game series. Starting with Windows 10, Cortana has ...

All versions of Windows 10 come with Cortana, a cloud-based “personal assistant” that works across various Microsoft devices (PC, phone, Surface tablet, etc.) as well as any third-party services with ...

Microsoft made an interesting decision with Windows 10’s Anniversary Update, which is now in its final stages of development before it rolls out on August 2. Cortana, the personal digital assistant ...

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While Android and iOS users have had access to powerful voice assistants for quite some time, Windows Phone owners are finally able to join in on the fun. Microsoft introduced its own voice assistant, ...

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Which one is superior? That is a topic for another day. What we do know is the Search Giant’s solution is not for everyone, so we thought we would show you a bit about how Cortana actually works. The ...