If you’re tired of typing, navigating apps, and performing basic tasks on your computer, you might want to try using voice commands. By enabling Cortana on your Windows 10 computer, you can perform actions, launch programs, ask questions, and more without ever touching the keyboard or mouse. To help you get started, we’ve gathered 50 Cortana commands that you can use to make your work easier and more efficient. Below are some examples of voice commands that you can try today:
#1 Basic Commands
“Hey Cortana, what time is it?”
“Hey Cortana, open Google Chrome.”
“Hey Cortana, take a screenshot.”
“Hey Cortana, lock my computer.”
“Hey Cortana, shut down my PC.”
#2 Setting Reminders
“Hey Cortana, remind me to call Mom at 5 pm today.”
“Hey Cortana, add ‘buy milk’ to my grocery list.”
“Hey Cortana, remind me to take a break every hour during work.”
“Hey Cortana, set an alarm for 7 am tomorrow.”
#3 Asking Questions and Searching
“Hey Cortana, what’s the weather today?”
“Hey Cortana, how do I cook spaghetti?”
“Hey Cortana, what’s the capital of France?”
“Hey Cortana, tell me a joke.”
“Hey Cortana, search for ‘best sushi restaurants near me’.”
#4 Managing Emails and Calendar
“Hey Cortana, read my latest email from John.”
“Hey Cortana, schedule a meeting with the team next Monday at 10 am.”
“Hey Cortana, send an email to Jane with the attachment I sent yesterday.”
“Hey Cortana, what’s my schedule for this week?”
“Hey Cortana, add ‘dentist appointment’ to my calendar on Friday.”
#5 Controlling Media and Entertainment
“Hey Cortana, play some music.”
“Hey Cortana, pause the video.”
“Hey Cortana, skip this song.”
“Hey Cortana, open Netflix.”
“Hey Cortana, dim the screen for movie night.”
#6 Troubleshooting and System Management
“Hey Cortana, run a system scan for viruses.”
“Hey Cortana, what’s my system performance like?”
“Hey Cortana, how much storage space do I have left?”
“Hey Cortana, update my Windows 10.”
“Hey Cortana, create a system restore point.”