RE: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris.
Hi Kevin, Thanks for your detailed information. I don't have Windows 10 yet, but it is sounding better and better. I like the idea of Siri having a sister. Smile. Paulette -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+paulette=evickery@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Minor via Talk Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 5:10 PM To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris. Hi paulette. If you're familiar with Apple devices, Cortana is like Siri. You can ask it different questions, and it will either answer them with its female voice, which sounds quite good, or it will open a web page in your default browser so you can read the information. One thing you can ask Cortana is Tell me a joke. Her humor is right up my alley. You can ask the time, temperature, weather, and many other things. Some of these are just for fun, but some of what Cortana can do is pretty impressive. To activate Cortana in Windows 10, hit the WINDOWS key to activate the start menu, then TAB once to get to the microphone button. Hit SPACE on it, and you should hear a tone from Cortana, indicating you can speak to her. Another tone will sound to indicate the information is being processed, and you will either get an audio answer from her, or a web site will open. If you don't see a microphone button, then it means you have to set up Cortana. I called up Microsoft accessibility to do this, so I don't know what all is needed to be done. Contrary to what the consultant told me at Microsoft, you don't need a logon password to get it to work. You do, however, need a Microsoft account, and if you have an Outlook.com account you're good to go. One thing I almost forgot. You can have Cortana automaticly activate when you say Hey Cortana. I personally don't use this, because anything in the vicinity of the microphone can activate it. That's about all I can think of to mention. Hope this is useful. Have a great day, and don't work too hard. Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/paulette%40evi ckery.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
RE: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris.
What is Cortana? And what does it do? -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+vince=sealakeyachts@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Minor via Talk Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 6:11 AM To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris. Hi all. I want to thank Chris for the instructions to get rid of the Windows password. I now can have Windows 10 boot directly to the desktop. It takes a while to get there, but eventually it does. Cortana works great! Just for your information, and thanks again, Chris. Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/vince%40sealak eyachts.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
RE: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris.
Vince. Cortana is a feature in Windows 10 similar to the voice assistant called Seri used on Apple devices such as I-phones. You will need a headset microphone, or if you have a laptop with a built-in hands free microphone, you would be able to use Cortana. As an example, you could ask Cortana what the weather conditions are in your area. Or, as some list members have stated, Cortana can tell jokes. Having said all of this, I am still waiting for my upgrade notification from Microsoft, so I don't yet have Cortana, smile. If I misspelled the Apple I-phone voice assistant's name, I certainly didn't mean to. Mike M -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+massey52=q@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Vince via Talk Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015 5:43 AM To: 'Kevin Minor' kmino...@outlook.com; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' talk@lists.window-eyes.com Subject: RE: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris. What is Cortana? And what does it do? -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+vince=sealakeyachts@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Minor via Talk Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 6:11 AM To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris. Hi all. I want to thank Chris for the instructions to get rid of the Windows password. I now can have Windows 10 boot directly to the desktop. It takes a while to get there, but eventually it does. Cortana works great! Just for your information, and thanks again, Chris. Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/vince%40sealak eyachts.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/massey52%40q.c om. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
Re: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris.
It's actually spelled S I R I, but yeah from what I hear Cortana is basically the same sort of idea. Focus your powers and prepare for buttle. -Original Message- From: Michael Massey via Talk Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 6:42 AM To: 'Vince' ; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: RE: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris. Vince. Cortana is a feature in Windows 10 similar to the voice assistant called Seri used on Apple devices such as I-phones. You will need a headset microphone, or if you have a laptop with a built-in hands free microphone, you would be able to use Cortana. As an example, you could ask Cortana what the weather conditions are in your area. Or, as some list members have stated, Cortana can tell jokes. Having said all of this, I am still waiting for my upgrade notification from Microsoft, so I don't yet have Cortana, smile. If I misspelled the Apple I-phone voice assistant's name, I certainly didn't mean to. Mike M -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+massey52=q@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Vince via Talk Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015 5:43 AM To: 'Kevin Minor' kmino...@outlook.com; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' talk@lists.window-eyes.com Subject: RE: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris. What is Cortana? And what does it do? -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+vince=sealakeyachts@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Minor via Talk Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 6:11 AM To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris. Hi all. I want to thank Chris for the instructions to get rid of the Windows password. I now can have Windows 10 boot directly to the desktop. It takes a while to get there, but eventually it does. Cortana works great! Just for your information, and thanks again, Chris. Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/vince%40sealak eyachts.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/massey52%40q.c om. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/bpeterson2000%40cableone.net. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
RE: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris.
Hi Kevin, Tell me more about Cortana. What is she and what can she do well for blind people? I know that she is really an it, but the name sounds like a she, so I like to think of her as such. Smile. Paulette -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+paulette=evickery@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Minor via Talk Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 7:11 AM To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris. Hi all. I want to thank Chris for the instructions to get rid of the Windows password. I now can have Windows 10 boot directly to the desktop. It takes a while to get there, but eventually it does. Cortana works great! Just for your information, and thanks again, Chris. Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/paulette%40evi ckery.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
Re: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris.
Cortana is what Siri is but on the Windows platform. Ask a question, she will respond back. You get the idea. On 02/08/2015 19:25, Paulette Vickery via Talk wrote: Hi Kevin, Tell me more about Cortana. What is she and what can she do well for blind people? I know that she is really an it, but the name sounds like a she, so I like to think of her as such. Smile. Paulette -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+paulette=evickery@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Minor via Talk Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 7:11 AM To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List' Subject: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris. Hi all. I want to thank Chris for the instructions to get rid of the Windows password. I now can have Windows 10 boot directly to the desktop. It takes a while to get there, but eventually it does. Cortana works great! Just for your information, and thanks again, Chris. Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/paulette%40evi ckery.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/challsworth2%40icloud.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
RE: I don't have to sign into Windows 10 to use Cortana, thanks Chris.
Hi paulette. If you're familiar with Apple devices, Cortana is like Siri. You can ask it different questions, and it will either answer them with its female voice, which sounds quite good, or it will open a web page in your default browser so you can read the information. One thing you can ask Cortana is Tell me a joke. Her humor is right up my alley. You can ask the time, temperature, weather, and many other things. Some of these are just for fun, but some of what Cortana can do is pretty impressive. To activate Cortana in Windows 10, hit the WINDOWS key to activate the start menu, then TAB once to get to the microphone button. Hit SPACE on it, and you should hear a tone from Cortana, indicating you can speak to her. Another tone will sound to indicate the information is being processed, and you will either get an audio answer from her, or a web site will open. If you don't see a microphone button, then it means you have to set up Cortana. I called up Microsoft accessibility to do this, so I don't know what all is needed to be done. Contrary to what the consultant told me at Microsoft, you don't need a logon password to get it to work. You do, however, need a Microsoft account, and if you have an Outlook.com account you're good to go. One thing I almost forgot. You can have Cortana automaticly activate when you say Hey Cortana. I personally don't use this, because anything in the vicinity of the microphone can activate it. That's about all I can think of to mention. Hope this is useful. Have a great day, and don't work too hard. Kevin Minor, Lexington, KY ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
