what is cortana used for

Cortana is a virtual assistant developed by Microsoft which uses the Bing search engine to perform tasks such as setting reminders and answering questions for the user.

1. What is Cortana and do I need it?
2. What is the purpose of Cortana in Windows 10?
3. Is it OK to uninstall Cortana?
4. Does anyone actually use Cortana?
5. Why is Cortana evil?
6. What are the disadvantages of using Cortana?
7. Is Cortana always listening?
8. Do I need Cortana on Windows 10?
9. What are the advantages of using Cortana?

What is Cortana and do I need it?

Cortana is a virtual assistant that can help you perform tasks. You can use Cortana to set a reminder, schedule a meeting, search the internet, find answers to questions, locate an item on your computer or Windows phone, manage your tasks, and much more.

What is the purpose of Cortana in Windows 10?

Cortana is a voice-enabled virtual assistant developed by Microsoft to help Windows 10 users initiate requests, complete tasks and anticipate future needs by surfacing relevant data in a personal context.

Is it OK to uninstall Cortana?

Cortana is a part of the OS and cannot be easily uninstalled. However, if you still wish to, consider the registry edit given here: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/25118-enabl...

Does anyone actually use Cortana?

Microsoft has said over 150 million people use Cortana, but it's unclear whether those people are actually using Cortana as a voice assistant or just using the Cortana box to type searches on Windows 10. ... Cortana is still only available in 13 countries, while Amazon says Alexa is supported in many, many more countries.

Why is Cortana evil?

Cortana had a condition called Rampancy, which basically is a death sentence for AI, and at the end of halo 4 you see her going down with the Didacts ship into slipspace. ... Cortana thought that the Mantle of Responsibility was meant for AI and that this was the way the galaxy was meant to be.

What are the disadvantages of using Cortana?

Bad because Cortana can be tricked into installing malware, good because it can only be done with physical access to your computer. If you can keep hackers out of your house, they won't be able to access your computer. There is also no proof that the Cortana bug has been exploited by hackers yet.

Is Cortana always listening?

Microsoft's Cortana is the newcomer to the personal digital assistant world. ... However, it's now built into Windows 10, available as an app for Android and Apple, and Microsoft is trying to bring it to your car. By default, Cortana is not always listening; you have to click the Windows 10 search bar to turn it on.

Do I need Cortana on Windows 10?

Microsoft has made its digital personal assistant – Cortana – more integral to Windows 10 with every major update. Apart from searching your computer, it displays notifications, can send emails, set reminders, and do all of that using your voice.

What are the advantages of using Cortana?

Cortana is a useful digital assistant that will never allow you to forget an appointment or fall back on your work. Like Siri, Cortana can interact with you and the information you provide it, in order to supply you with specific answers that match your queries.