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With so many settings in Windows, knowing where and how to adjust something can be challenging. Now Microsoft is using AI to help you tackle that challenge more easily.
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In a blog post published Friday, Microsoft announced the release of a new AI agent designed to perform specific actions for you based on your requests. Say something like "how to control my PC by voice" or "my mouse pointer is too small," and the agent will show you the correct steps and even carry out the mission itself if you give it permission.
Only available to Windows 11 Insiders
Before you get too excited, know that the agent will appear only under certain conditions. For now, it's available only for Windows 11 Insiders. You'll also need a Snapdragon-powered Copilot+ PC with the primary display language set to English. Support for eligible AMD and Intel PCs is coming soon, promises Microsoft.
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The software giant originally announced the AI agent in early May. But now Windows insiders with the right type of PC should be able to try it for real. Just make sure you install the latest Insider build.
There's more in store for Windows Insiders who own a Copilot+ PC, particularly with Microsoft's controversial Recall feature. You'll now be able to reset Recall and all the data it's collected about your activities in Windows. For this, head to Settings, select Privacy & Security, and then choose Recall & Snapshots. Here, you'll find a reset button that will erase all your snapshots and your Recall settings.
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