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14 Things You Can Do in Windows 10 That You Couldn't Do in Windows 8

14 Things You Can Do in Windows 10 That You Couldn’t Do in Windows 8

Posted on August 9, 2015August 26, 2019 By Jarvis

Did you hear there’s a new version of Windows in town? If your Windows 8-toting friends ask you exactly what you can do with the new Windows 10 that they can’t do on their own machines, here’s what to tell them. These are some of the best new features and functions Microsoft has added to its all-encompassing operating system.

1. Get chatty with Cortana

Cortana arrives on the desktop! As on Windows Phone, you can ask questions about the weather or famous pop stars, get directions home, set reminders, and more besides—you can also get her to turn Windows settings such as wifi and Bluetooth on or off. Click the Cortana button on the Start menu to get started (the “hey Cortana!” voice activation feature is optional).
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