In May, Microsoft announced during its annual Build conference the integration of Copilot into Windows 11 and the ability for developers to develop their own Copilot systems based on the new GPT-4 tools. a In the latest “preview” build of Windows, available in the Insider Testing Program, it is already possible to test Copilot for Windows 11 (initially for a limited group of users). Microsoft says that this first release focuses on integrating the User Interface (UI) experience.
a The toolbar gains a new Assistant Access icon and this appears in a vertical sidebar on the right, without overlapping the contents of the desktop. This will run alongside Windows, allowing you to interact with Copilot whenever you need it.
For this first release, Microsoft is testing some features that can be accessed through questions and requests you can make to the generative AI system. You can switch to dark mode, activate the Do Not Disturb function, or take a photo. It is also possible to request a summary of the active website in the Edge browser.. Ask them to write a story and provide the example “A dog lives on the moon.” Otherwise, draw a picture with the description you want.
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a Microsoft says Windows Copilot with Bing chat generates contextual responses, in order to improve users’ experience of the operating system. He hopes to continue collecting user feedback to improve the experience. The manufacturer also says that this version has a basic set of plug-ins for Windows settings, but it does not yet support third-party plug-ins.
The new Settings page aims to offer a more dynamic and personalized experience. a The purpose is to provide faster access to important settings and to help manage your Microsoft account. This is done through interactive cards representing definitions, which is enhanced with the most relevant information. Seven of these cards are now available, which include recommended settings, cloud storage, account recovery, personalization, and Microsoft 365, Xbox, and Bluetooth devices.
Windows will Also natively supports more archive file formats, including .rar, .7z, .tar, .tbz, etc.. However, Microsoft says there are some performance drops with some file formats.
Another novelty is the new volume experience, through quick settings. a Microsoft says it features a state-of-the-art audio mixer, allowing you to customize the sound for each app. Users will also be able to quickly change equipment. A new shortcut is accessible by pressing Windows + CRTL + V keys for users to quickly adjust the sound of applications.
There are some small improvements to Windows 11 that you can check out The official blog from Microsoft.
