New 'Cortana Show Me' app should guide users to the right settings in Windows 10

Microsoft has released a new and separate, Cortana app together with the latest pre-release version of the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update. The app is called 'Cortana Show Me' and a preview  version is listed in the Microsoft Store. Microsoft has designed the app to be a guide to Windows 10 settings.

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Currently about 15 settings can be explained from the app. Microsoft also writes it understands the app might not directly appeal to the usually tech-savvy Insiders, but that it might become a useful tool to direct family and friends to, when they need help with their computer. Currently it's only supports English and German.

The following guides are currently available in the app:

  • Update Windows
  • Check if an app is installed
  • Uninstall an app
  • Change your desktop background
  • Use Airplane Mode
  • Change your display brightness
  • Add nearby printers or scanners
  • Change your default programs
  • Change your screen resolution
  • Turn off Windows Defender Security Center
  • Run a security scan
  • Change Wi-Fi settings
  • Change your power settings
  • Discover Bluetooth devices
  • Check your version of Windows

All guides can be started by asking Cortana a question in natural language, such as asking,  “How to perform a security scan” or, “Show me how to change the Wifi settings”.

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The Cortana Show Me app is currently available for Windows Insiders in the United States, United Kingdom and Germany, who have at least build 17086 installed.

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