5 Things You Can Do With Cortana on Windows 10 (2)

 

Track Flights and Packages

Cortana can track flights using the flight number and packages using their tracking numbers. Just enter a flight or package tracking number into the Cortana search box — you could just copy-and-paste it — to view the current status.

Find Facts

Cortana uses Bing to provide direct answers to common questions. This is similar to Google’s Knowledge Graph. For example, you can ask questions like “What is the tallest building in the world?” or “Who is the president of the United States?” to get an immediate answer.

Check the Weather

Use Cortana to quickly check the weather in different locations. “Weather” will show you the weather at your current location, while “weather in [location]” will show you the weather in another city.

Get Directions

Cortana can respond with directions, too. Ask for “directions to [location]” and Cortana will open the included Windows 10 Maps app with directions to your location of choice.

Set Alarms

Cortana also supports alarms, not just reminders. Ask Cortana to “set alarm for [time]” and it will create an alarm for you. The alarm here is saved in the Alarms & Clock app, where you can manage your alarms.