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  1. GHacks
    GHacks New Member

    Windows 11: Copilot is gaining more Windows management options (with a catch)


    Microsoft released a new Insider build for its Windows 11 operating system to the Canary channel yesterday. This new build is all about improving the Copilot AI in Windows.

    One of the main points of criticism leveled against Copilot in Windows is its lack of Windows control options. Microsoft launched Copilot for Windows in late 2023 to millions of devices. The potential was certainly there: integrate AI into Windows so that users benefit from it. AI could help users troubleshoot issues, guide them, or provide other meaningful services.

    What Microsoft launched was Bing Chat with a tiny bit of Windows-specific options. Microsoft did not provide a list of these options at the time, likely because it integrated just a few.

    The integration lacked depth, but that was not the only issue. Another issue was that Copilot required an active Internet connection and that it returned ads as part of some of its responses. If you are offline, you cannot communicate with Copilot at all. The hope was that Microsoft would address these major issues in future releases.

    Windows 11 users may disable Copilot, if they have no use for the AI.

    The release of Windows 11 build 26058.1000 to the Canary Channel improves one of the complaints, but not the other.

    More Windows-specific Copilot features


    Microsoft introduces more Windows-specific capabilities into Copilot as part of the update. It is interesting to note that Microsoft lists all options that existed previously as well for the first time.

    Let us start with those:

    • Ask to toggle dark/light theme.
    • Ask to toggle Bluetooth.
    • Ask to toggle do not disturb.
    • Ask to add a device.
    • Ask to take a screenshot.
    • Ask to cast your screen to another monitor.
    • Ask to change your background image.
    • Ask to set volume, change volume, or mute/unmute volume.
    • Ask to launch an application.
    • State that certain parts of your PC aren’t working: Audio, Windows Update, Camera, Bluetooth, Printer, Network, others.
    • Ask to snap a window.
    • Ask to start a focus session.

    The new options are divided into general features and accessibility features.

    • Ask for available wireless networks.
    • Ask for system or device information.
    • Ask for battery information.
    • Ask to clean storage.
    • Ask to empty recycle bin.
    • Ask to toggle battery saver.
    • Ask to show startup apps.
    • Ask for your IP address.
    • Ask for system, device, or storage information.

    And the accessibility options:

    • Ask to turn on narrator.
    • Ask to open voice access.
    • Ask to turn on magnifier.
    • Ask to change text size.
    • Ask to start live captions.
    • Ask to turn on high-contrast.
    • Ask to start voice typing.
    Testing the implementation


    Copilot continues to work only if you have Internet connectivity. You get no responses if there is no Internet connection. This means that Windows submits your input to Microsoft servers. The input is processed there and then returned as output.

    It should be clear that this is taking some time. There is no direct response after pressing the Enter-key to submit a query or using your voice to interact with the AI.

    This also means that you still do not get direct controls of Windows features. To make matters worse, Copilot provided only explanations or guidance on doing something.

    It is possible that Microsoft is rolling out the functionality to users over time. The release notes state that you can ask Copilot to do something for you and the AI will do it. This includes emptying the Recycle Bin, cleaning up storage or showing available networks. None of this worked.

    If can be a helpful addition, if it works and if Microsoft improves the functionality further in the future.

    Closing Words


    My November 2023 verdict still stands at the time of writing. Windows Copilot is not a helpful tool at this point, at least when it comes to controlling Windows features or getting assistance. There is not enough Windows in Windows Copilot to make it a useful tool.

    That does not mean that it is not useful to some users. But you get the same functionality on the Bing website and elsewhere as well.

    Now You: do you use Copilot already or another AI?

    Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Windows 11: Copilot is gaining more Windows management options (with a catch) appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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    GHacks, Feb 21, 2024
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  2. Brink Win User

    Copilot coming to Windows 10

    Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...0/ba-p/3984070
     
    Brink, Feb 21, 2024
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  3. Brink Win User
    Microsoft plans to bring Copilot to Windows 10

    Read more: Exclusive: Microsoft will update Windows 10 with new AI Copilot soon | Windows Central See also: Announcing Microsoft Copilot, your everyday AI companion | Windows 11 Forum
     
    Brink, Feb 21, 2024
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  4. Jen__L Win User

    Windows 11: Copilot is gaining more Windows management options (with a catch)

    SHAME on Microsoft! Copilot should be OPTIONAL!!!!

    Hi,

    The Windows Copilot is an in-built feature, that's why it can't be uninstalled like a regular app. The only options to permanently disable this feature is via Group Policy or Registry Editor. To remove copilot via group policy editor, please follow these steps: Press Windows key + R to open Run dialog box, then type gpedit.msc and press OK to open Local Group Policy Editor. Go to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Copilot. Expand the Windows Copilot folder and from the right panel, double-click Turn off Windows Copilot. In the next window, check the Enabled option and then click Apply > OK to save the changes.

    P.S. Please note that this community is just a user-to-user forum and we don't work for Microsoft. If you have any suggestions or feedback about this new feature, you can submit it via the Feedback hub app. Thank you.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/sen...

    Kind Regards.
     
    Jen__L, Feb 21, 2024
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