Microsoft Plans On Turning Your Windows 11 PC into an AI-powered Super-Assistant
Microsoft’s determined that you’re going to love Copilot AI so much that you’re going to want to interact with it every day.
The following is our summary of a recent Microsoft Blog Post, which you can read here.
Microsoft just announced a massive update that basically turns every Windows 11 computer into a smart, proactive “AI PC.” They’re moving past the idea of Copilot as just a simple chatbot; now, it’s becoming a digital sidekick that can really do things for you.
The whole goal is simple: your computer should feel like it can understand you, see what you’re doing, and then act on your requests.
1. Talking and Seeing
Just Say “Hey Copilot”: Forget clicking or typing to start the AI. You can now just say “Hey Copilot” out loud, and it instantly wakes up, ready for your commands. It’s all about making talking to your PC as easy as talking to a person.
Copilot Can See Your Screen: This is a big one. With your permission, Copilot Vision can actually look at whatever is on your screen—whether it’s a tricky document, a PowerPoint presentation, or even a video game. It uses that context to give you super-relevant tips or help right when you need it.
Text Option for Vision: If you don’t want to talk, a new feature is coming that lets you type your question to the Vision feature, and the AI will type its answer back.
2. The AI Can Act for You (The “Agentic” Part)
Copilot Actions: This is where the magic happens. The AI isn’t just giving you instructions anymore; it’s an “agent” that can take over and perform multi-step tasks. For example, you could ask it to go into your files and automatically sort through a huge folder of photos to find and remove duplicates.
The “Manus” Website Builder: There’s a specialized AI agent called Manus coming to File Explorer. You could, for instance, right-click on a folder containing your resume and portfolio pictures and tell Manus to build a simple website for you instantly.
Smarter Search & Integration: Copilot is getting deep connections to things like your OneDrive files, Outlook emails, and even Google services (if you link them). This means you can ask it a complex question like, “Find the email with the flight confirmation from last week,” and it can actually dig through all those connected accounts to find the answer.
3. You’re Always in Control
Microsoft says they are making sure that while the AI is powerful, you’re the boss. All these features, especially the ones that interact with your local files and apps (like Copilot Actions), are turned off by default. You have to choose to enable them, and you can pause, stop, or disable them anytime. You’ll also be able to track exactly what the AI is doing, giving you full transparency.
In short, your Windows 11 PC is about to get a lot more hands-on, making it less of a passive tool and more of a helpful partner. If you’re a fan of AI you’re probably going to love it. If you’re not a fan, hopefully you’ll have the option to remove Copilot and all its new features from your computer.
We’re just the messengers here. At least you know what’s coming.