Latest Windows changes to Cortana

Yes, I know your eyes just glazed over !! However news is news no matter what form it takes.

Today, Microsoft announced a major shift in focus for its personal assistant, Cortana: she's getting out of the consumer gadget business and focusing on productivity. The new version of Cortana will debut with the next major update to Windows 10, expected to roll out in April.

Microsoft is tightening access to Cortana considerably. First and foremost, no more Cortana use for anyone only using local accounts. Cortana access will only be available to those logged in with school work domain accounts or Microsoft online accounts—Windows 10 users sticking to local accounts only will also be out of luck.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/02/cortana-pivots-away-from-home-automation-to-focus-on-productivity/

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Watch the rush as everyone goes local account, and deletes their MS account.

Let's see... I am using a local account and have Cortana disabled from day 1. I think I'm okay. ??

Oh so sad my local account isn't going to be compatible, good riddance!