So you've upgraded to Windows 10 and noticed that indeed Cortana has expanded her vast empire by being implemented into this upgraded version.
For some, I'm sure the thought "I never used Cortana before, why would I use Cortana now?" I cannot guarantee that anything in the following list will entice you in any way, but here are some of the things Cortana can do in Windows 10.
1) Perform simple calculations!
No desire to plug anything into your calculator, or just want to yell some simple math out to the universe and have the universe respond to you? If you precede your calculational (not a word) cry with "Hey Cortana", the universe will respond! Cortana can perform simple calculations within her search box.
2) Convert currency (among other things)
Running out the door on your way to your international flight to Luxembourg and realize you haven't gotten any of your money converted to the Euro? Want to know how much the exchange at the airport is going to take advantage of your error in judgement? Yell out "Hey Cortana" and the dollar amount you want to convert to euros, and Cortana will give you a good base level to run off of! She can also do simple temperature conversions (though don't be looking for any conversion to Kelvin) as well as weight, volume, etc.
3)Launch a program
On your way out the door to grab some savory snacks, but realized you wanted to start that hefty program that takes forever to load before embarking on your eating endeavor? And upon your return you realize theres a website you wanted to browse prior to using the program you just opened, and you need the page opened asap? If you say "open [program name]" or "open [website name.what have you]" you can do just that!
4)Track packages
Did you order a pizza two days ago and only now realize it hasn't been delivered yet? Unfortunately, Cortana can't track where that pizza has gone, but if you link your email in the mail app, Cortana can track your other packages for you.
5)Control your music
If you use the Groove music app, Cortana can make navigating your music files almost effortless. Getting ready for an all-you-can-eat hotdog contest and just recently loaded a "Best Of Weird Al" album onto your computer? Shout "Play Eat It" to get your mind right. You can also say album names, artist names, as well as skip tracks or go back a track, pause and resume tracks. If you use a different app it can still skip, pause and resume tracks, but no guarantees on the other features.
I promise Cortana can be useful, just give her a chance!
See this link about 15 things Cortana can do in Windows 10 for 10 other helpful things Cortana can do for you!
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