Microsoft’s new Ai companion is called Copilot in Windows (in preview)*, and it can do amazing things. Think of Copilot as having an AI wingman to help you navigate any task. It’s on Windows 11 right now, and there’s also plenty of Copilot+ PCs you can get your hands on too. So, let’s see what all the fuss is about.
What is Microsoft Copilot in Windows?
Copilot is an Ai-powered assistant that’s always there with fast answers and help with all your tasks. It’s been designed to make your problem solving and creative thinking more efficient.
Ask questions and make requests using your natural language, and Copilot is clever enough to instantly understand and give you what’s needed.
Here are some examples of how handy Copilot can be:
Create anything you can picture in your imagination. Let’s say you’re creating a home-made Christmas card for someone. You can use Copilot for some expert artistic assistance. Type in something like: “Create an image of a reindeer skiing, wearing a winter hat, on a snowy day.” and Copilot will generate that exact image for you. And if you then ask: “Can you make that image in the style of an oil painting?” Copilot can even do that for you. Very cool.
Find out more about photos. If you spot a picture you don’t recognise, you can use Copilot to learn more about it. Simply copy, upload or drag it into Copilot, type something like ‘tell me more about this picture’ and it’ll give you more information.
Improve your research. Copilot accelerates the learning you might want to do before starting an essay or project. It can understand your complex questions, and provide answers based on reliable sources. It can also summarise longer articles into more digestible passages, so you can get the gist faster.
Make text more understandable. We’ve all had those long emails that we can’t make head or tail of. Just ask Copilot to summarise it or break it down into easily understandable parts, and all will become clear.
Add information to lists. Let’s say you’re on a city break and a friend has given you a few restaurant recommendations. Copilot can quickly add the distance from your hotel for each one, saving you lots of time and hassle.
Finds your playlist in a flash. Just ask Copilot to “Play a ‘chillout/death metal/whatever’ playlist.” It’ll instantly open your favourite music streaming app and start playing the tunes you’ve asked for.
Design documents. Copilot takes all the effort out of putting pro quality presentations together. Just give it some pointers and it’ll search your desktop for Adobe and other useful apps to create something that would have taken you hours of blood, sweat and tears to do in the past.
Get info from your phone. If you’ve received a text containing valuable information such as flight details and booking references, Copilot can find it for you and display it on your desktop. It’ll then offer more help, such as suggesting the best travel methods from your home to the airport.
FAQs
How do I access Copilot in Windows?
Microsoft has made accessing Copilot in Windows a seamless experience - putting it on the taskbar of Windows 11 computers and also making it available with a Win+C keyboard shortcut. That way, you’ll never have to wait for an answer.
Is Copilot in Windows out yet?
It sure is. Copilot in Windows started rolling out on Windows 11 way back in September 26, 2023 through a free update.
Does Copilot in Windows cost anything?
Copilot in Windows is free with Windows 11. If you want a more advanced version, Copilot Pro is available as a paid subscription. It gives you extra functionality including priority access to GPT-4, Copilot integration in Microsoft 365, and faster Ai-image creation.
Is Copilot in Windows available on Windows 10 PCs?
Yes, Copilot in Windows is available on selected Windows 10 devices. Here’s how to get Copilot in Windows 10 if your PC is compatible.
Need any more help?
If you’re on the hunt for a new Windows 11 laptop to get the most out of Copilot in Windows, check out our suggestion below including the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 and Microsoft Surface Go. We’ve also got a handy laptop buying guide and article on which laptop to buy.
If you’d like to chat to a real-life expert, pop in-store and speak with one of our colleagues. They’ll happily answer all your tech questions.
*Disclaimer: Copilot in Windows (in preview) is available in select global markets and will be rolled out to additional markets over time. Learn more. Copilot in Windows 10 functionality is limited and has specific system requirements.
