Windows 10: Brace yourself, a report suggests that Copilot is coming to Windows 10

GHacks · Nov 9, 2023

If you think that Microsoft was done adding Copilots to all of its products then you are mistaken. A report by Windows Central suggests that Microsoft has plans to introduce Windows Copilot to all users of its Windows 10 operating system.

It is not a surprising move, considering that Microsoft wants as many eyes as possible on its AI solutions. Windows 10 users may still be caught by surprise, especially since Microsoft announced earlier this year that Windows 10 would not get the full feature treatment anymore.

Windows 10 would still get some features according to Microsoft. Microsoft installed the Windows Backup on Windows 10 devices and now it is Copilot. Both help Microsoft push its overall business strategy -- more AI and cloud sales -- more than they benefit users of the operating system.

Windows Central reports that the Windows 10 version of Windows Copilot looks and feels exactly like the Windows 11 version. In other words: there will be a Copilot icon on the taskbar by default and Copilot will open in a sidebar when launched. It seems likely that Windows 10 administrators may disable Windows Copilot using the same tools provided to Windows 11 admins.

Windows 10 is installed on over 1 billion devices compared to the 400 million devices that Windows 11 is used on (monthly active devices). This boosts Windows Copilot significantly, even if a percentage of users will disable the feature and its taskbar icon the moment it appears on their devices.

Microsoft's interest in getting more eyes on Copilot has several reasons. One reason is data, which Microsoft gathers when Copilot is used. It uses the data for training and improving its AI products. Another is revenue, as Copilot answers may include advertising, provided by Bing.

The boost in usage numbers is also of interest to developers. Windows Copilot plugins may be created by third-party developers. These plugins may increase the attractiveness of the service further.

Even though Windows 10 is supported for less than 2 years, it runs out of support in October 2025 officially, it is ample time to get more eyes on Copilot in Windows.

Windows Copilot on Windows 10 feels and works very similar to the Windows 11 version. That's good on the one hand, but it also means that the Windows 10 version will also be lacking when it comes to controlling Windows.

The report includes another interesting tidbit regarding support end. According to it, Microsoft is discussing extending support and that no final decision has been made at this point.

Now You: have you tried Copilot? What is your take on the feature?

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Brink · Nov 9, 2023

Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming to OneNote

We are thrilled to announce that the Microsoft 365 Copilot is coming to OneNote. This powerful tool combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your data from the Microsoft Graph—notes, calendars, emails, chats, documents, meetings, and more—and the Microsoft 365 apps to turn your words into a powerful productivity tool. All of this is done within our existing commitments to data security and privacy in the enterprise. We know that too much time is spent on the mundane tasks of work and not enough time is spent on the work that brings us joy and ignites our creativity. That's why Copilot is being integrated directly into OneNote. It works with you, embedded in the other Microsoft 365 apps you use daily to help you unlock productivity, unleash creativity, and uplevel your skills.

An animated image demonstrating how to use Copilot to make a to-do list in OneNote. Copilot in OneNote Your digital notebook reimagined with Copilot. Copilot in OneNote helps you create, capture, organize, and recall information with confidence. As your notetaking partner, Copilot uses your prompts to draft plans, generate ideas, create lists, organize information, and more. Copilot can transform existing text by summarizing, rewriting, formatting, and adding visual context. Uplevel your digital notebook with natural language commands to reorganize your notebook, adjust formatting, and highlight what's important. Here are some example commands and prompts you can try:

Create a plan for my daughter’s high school graduation party.

Summarize notes into bullet points on a new page.

Generate a list of topics and talking points to be covered in an annual investor update meeting.

Plan a spring trip to Paris for me, my partner, and my two teenage children.

I'm starting a wholesale coffee bean and roasting company. Give me 10 suggestions for a company name and vision statement.

Building responsibly Microsoft 365 Copilot is designed for the needs of the enterprise. Our efforts are guided by our AI principles and Responsible AI Standard and build on decades of research on grounding and privacy-preserving machine learning. Microsoft’s work on AI is reviewed for potential harms and mitigations by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and policy experts. We use the Azure Content Moderation Stack across our services to monitor and filter harmful content. Technologies like InterpretML and Fairlearn help to detect and correct data bias. The Copilot System builds on our existing commitments to data security and privacy in the enterprise. Copilot automatically inherits your organization’s security, compliance, and privacy policies for Microsoft 365. Data is managed in line with our current commitments. Copilot large language models are not trained on your tenant data. Finally, we have worked to design an experience that prioritizes human agency and puts the user in control. This includes noting limitations, providing links to sources, and prompting users to review, fact-check, and fine-tune content based on their own knowledge and judgment. Read about Microsoft 365 Copilot on our Official Microsoft Blog.
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Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...t/ba-p/3788442

Ahhzz · Nov 9, 2023

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

Open a new Explorer window.

Click View in the ribbon.

Click Options.

Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”

Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

AmericanPharaoh · Nov 9, 2023

Windows 10 infinite restart black screen

The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

John

Windows 10: Brace yourself, a report suggests that Copilot is coming to Windows 10

Brace yourself, a report suggests that Copilot is coming to Windows 10

Brace yourself, a report suggests that Copilot is coming to Windows 10

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