This video takes you through the initial setup and configuration of Cortana, the voice operated search and personal assistant tool in Windows 10. Plus, see how to do searches and trigger voice commands using Cortana.
- [Instructor] Cortana is a tool for…searching for things on your computer,…but it also has personal assistant features.…It can launch applications, schedule appointments,…and answer simple questions,…and you can operate Cortana with…commands that you type, or with your voice.…So, without any setup or configuration,…you can start using Cortana immediately,…just by going to this text field in the task bar,…click on that, and type something in.…So, you could just type in a keyword.…I'll type in California, and you'll see…I get search results for folders…on my hard drive, individual files,…and I even have the option to get web results,…so if I just click on this, it opens up the web browser,…and it gives me search results on the web.…
For now, of course, I'm just going to close that.…Now, there are other things you can do, as well.…For example, you can ask simple questions.…If it's something that Cortana can find the answer to…on the web, it will show you that answer.…So, I can click here, and I'm going to try to type…
Author
Nick Brazzi
Updated
2/1/2018Released
11/7/2017- Launching applications
- Interacting with windows, menus, and ribbons
- Multitasking to switch between multiple applications
- Switching to tablet mode
- Managing files and folders with the File Explorer
- Browsing the web with Edge
- Working with email, contacts, and calendars
- Using and installing apps
- Managing display and account settings
- Backing up Windows 10
- Troubleshooting Windows 10
Skill Level Beginner
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Q: This course was updated on 12/08/2017. What changed?
A: The following topics were updated: understanding essential folder structure, including the user folder; using shortcuts to files and folders; and creating 3D objects in Paint 3D.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 10s
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Using the exercise files3m 42s
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1. Getting Started
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Using keyboard shortcuts3m 22s
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Sleep, shutdown, and restart3m 34s
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Updating Windows 103m 43s
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2. Launching and Managing Applications
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Quit applications5m 20s
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Switch to tablet mode3m 20s
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3. File Explorer: The Windows Filing Cabinet
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Browse through folders5m 27s
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Delete files3m 27s
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Manage the desktop folder5m 13s
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4. Browsing the Web with Edge
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Browse the web with Edge6m 30s
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Bookmark important web sites5m 50s
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Download files6m 30s
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View and clear history3m 28s
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5. Working with Mail, People, and Calendars
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Work with the Mail app7m 6s
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Use the Calendar7m 5s
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6. Using the Other Bundled Apps
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Browse and edit photos10m 12s
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Adjusting app notifications5m 46s
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7. Installing Apps and Printers
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Set application defaults5m 59s
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Uninstall applications4m 26s
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Add a printer4m 9s
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8. Essential Settings and Customization
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Change screen resolution4m 36s
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Adjust audio settings4m 56s
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Sleep and screensaver4m 38s
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9. Account Settings
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Sign-in security options4m 3s
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10. Using Cortana to Search
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11. Backing Up and Restoring
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Set up a full image backup7m 18s
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Some tips on manual backups2m 52s
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12. Troubleshooting
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 12s
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Video: Search and use voice commands in Cortana