Since its reveal and launch, Microsoft Copilot has received a steady stream of features and an upcoming update will add even more. The latest update, detailed in the windows official blogIt will arrive at the end of March 2024 and will introduce tons of new skills and tools.
For example, you can type commands to activate certain PC functions. Simply type something like “turn on battery saver” or “turn off battery saver” and Copilot will take the appropriate action and confirm its completion.
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There's also a new generative erase feature in the Photos app that lets you select and remove unwanted objects or blemishes from your images. Copilot will also receive new accessibility features, including voice shortcuts, which allow you to create custom commands using a single phrase. You can now also use voice commands in a multi-screen setup to better navigate between screens or move files and apps.
New add-ons are also coming to Copilot, allowing easy access to multiple apps in an instant. Shopify, Klarna, and Kayak will be added in March, adding to Copilot's features offered through OpenTable and Instacart.
Windows Copliot is finally getting there…
Some previous Windows Copilot updates have given the tool a lot of usefulness. For example, now you can use it to generate and edit AI images using text-to-image prompts, powered by Dall-E. An update of this tool, DesignerIt goes even further by allowing you to make adjustments to the generated content, such as highlighting certain aspects, blurring the background, or adding a unique filter.
Another very useful plugin was also recently added to Copilot, Power automation. It allows users to automate repetitive and tedious tasks, such as creating and manipulating entries in Excel, managing PDF files, and other file management functions.
Little by little, Windows Copilot is becoming more and more useful, with tons of new features and improvements that make it worth having available. Maybe it will even make Windows 11 a worthwhile upgrade for those who haven't taken the plunge yet and are still looking at Windows 10.
