How can AI benefit you?

Winuser · Feb 14, 2024

Winuser said:
I got a list of 5 things to try, 4 links to videos and a video to watch.

I just read the list of things to try and Copilot forgot an option. If the warranty has expired, buy a new fridge.

jvickers · Feb 14, 2024

Edwin said:
Query: How to fix a fridge videos
• Google - 1,780,000 results in 0.36 seconds
• Bing - 35,600,000 results in 0.67 seconds
• Copilot - 5 results in 11 seconds

Is Copilot meant to be a search engine?

Winuser · Feb 14, 2024

jvickers said:
Is Copilot meant to be a search engine?

That is one of its functions.

jvickers · Feb 14, 2024

Winuser said:
That is one of its functions.

Here's what Copilot says when I ask it if it's a search engine:

Microsoft Copilot is not a traditional search engine like Google or Bing. Instead, it’s an AI assistant designed to assist users in various tasks. Here’s what you need to know about Copilot:

Functionality:
- Conversational Chat Interface: Copilot allows you to interact with it through chat. You can ask questions, generate text, and create images based on your prompts.
- Text Summaries: For instance, if you type, “Summarize this memo in two sentences,” Copilot will provide a concise written summary.
- Image Generation: You can describe what you want Copilot to draw, and it will create images based on your descriptions.
- Code Writing: Copilot can write code in widely used programming languages like JavaScript, C, and Python.
Evolution and Development:
- Copilot is still evolving rapidly. It was previously known as Bing Chat, but now it’s all referred to as Copilot.
- The components and design of Copilot keep changing, but the basics are in place.
Where Can You Use Copilot?:
- Copilot Website: You can use Copilot on the Copilot website along with Copilot in Bing. Here, you can also use plug-ins for specific tasks.
- Windows Sidebar: Copilot in Windows lets you change Windows settings, summarize selected text, and more.
- Bing Search and Bing Mobile App: Copilot is available within Bing, allowing you to switch between AI and regular search.
- Edge Web Browser: Edge’s sidebar includes separate buttons for regular Copilot text interactions and image creation with Microsoft Designer.

Remember that Copilot’s capabilities are expanding, and it aims to enhance search, chat experiences, content generation, and assistance across various services 1 2. So, while it’s not a search engine in the traditional sense, it’s a versatile AI companion!

Wisewiz · Feb 14, 2024

jvickers said:
Is Copilot meant to be a search engine?

Well, that's how I use ChatGPT on my iPhone, and it's very convenient, because Google Search doesn't handle long queries well, and AI is happy with a long, specifics-full query, and goes hunting.

jvickers · Feb 14, 2024

Wisewiz said:
Well, that's how I use ChatGPT on my iPhone, and it's very convenient, because Google Search doesn't handle long queries well, and AI is happy with a long, specifics-full query, and goes hunting.

Good to see ChatGPT is capable of handling longer queries.

Edwin · Feb 14, 2024

jvickers said:
Is Copilot meant to be a search engine?

I think it's meant to be an analytics harvester!

Haydon · Feb 14, 2024

Just to clarify, Copilot is not meant to replace your spouse

Wisewiz · Feb 14, 2024

I was a little (but not much) surprised when MS sent me a congratulatory note about my uses of Copilot. If you think Big Brother ain't watching you, think again, my friend.

x BlueRobot · Feb 14, 2024

jvickers said:
Code Writing: Copilot can write code in widely used programming languages like JavaScript, C, and Python.

If Github Copilot struggles enough then I don't want to see what Copilot comes up with!

jvickers · Feb 14, 2024

Wisewiz said:
I was a little (but not much) surprised when MS sent me a congratulatory note about my uses of Copilot. If you think Big Brother ain't watching you, think again, my friend.

Not surprising. Of course, I think I've used Copilot three or four times, and once was to ask Copilot if it was a search engine.

Haydon · Feb 14, 2024

Can't quite believe that half a billion devices will be scrapped next year.
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As of the most recent data, over one billion devices around the world are running Windows 101 2. ... not all of these Windows 10 devices will be eligible for upgrading to Windows 11. Approximately 55% of devices scanned do not meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11 and won’t be able to officially upgrade 3.

Winuser · Feb 14, 2024

Haydon said:
Can't quite believe that half a billion devices will be scrapped next year.

I think that number is way over estimated.

Ghot · Feb 14, 2024

Wisewiz said:
I was a little (but not much) surprised when MS sent me a congratulatory note about my uses of Copilot. If you think Big Brother ain't watching you, think again, my friend.

Hazel123 · Feb 14, 2024

Haydon said:
I just have a little fun on my run of the mill laptop running run of the mill AI (Copilot)

Do you like my mermaid?

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Shouldn't those earrings be kind of pointing/floating upwards if she's underwater?

hdmi · Feb 14, 2024

Hazel123 said:
Shouldn't those earrings be kind of pointing/floating upwards if she's underwater?

I always thought that floating pearls were meant to be put in a vase (see the video tutorial below), but I am fairly certain that real pearls do not float in water. Pearls can fly after you feed them to a flying pig, though...

x BlueRobot · Feb 15, 2024

Haydon said:
Can't quite believe that half a billion devices will be scrapped next year.

Why does that mean they would need to be scrapped? Windows 10 isn't suddenly going to stop working after EOL and almost all machines can run a version of BSD or Linux.

Haydon · Feb 15, 2024

I asked Copilot: If I do a repair install, what Windows version will be installed?

I understand the answer below, for the Windows 11 'Keep Everything' default, to mean 'the latest stable Windows 11 version for my machine', is that correct?

------------------------------- :copilot:

When you perform a Windows repair install (also known as an in-place upgrade), the version of Windows that will be installed depends on the specific method you choose. Let’s explore the details for both Windows 10 and Windows 11:

Windows 10:
- If you perform a repair install on Windows 10, the previous version of Windows (located in the Windows.old folder) will automatically get replaced by the current Windows version. This process occurs within 10 days after the upgrade.
- It is recommended to create a system image before proceeding if you want the option to revert to the previous Windows version before it gets replaced 1.
Windows 11:
- For Windows 11, there are several options for reinstalling or repairing:
  - Reset Windows 11:
    - Keep my files: Removes non-essential apps but preserves personal files.
    - Remove everything: Deletes non-essential apps and personal files.
  - Reinstall Windows 11 using installation media:
    - Keep Everything (Default): Preserves all apps and settings.
    - Keep Personal Data: Removes apps but retains personal files.
    - Keep Nothing: Removes both apps and personal files.
  - Clean install of Windows 11 using installation media: Deletes and recreates all disk partitions.
- Reinstalling Windows 11 using installation media while choosing “Keep nothing” (a clean install) will automatically enable reserved storage if the partition is 20 GB or larger. Reserved storage ensures critical OS functions always have access to disk space 2.
- Remember to back up your data before attempting any repair install. The repair install ensures a stable system without compromising your files, but it does not always update to the latest version of Windows.

In summary, the version of Windows installed during a repair process depends on your specific choices and the existing state of your system.

Haydon · Feb 15, 2024

What strikes me in my previous post is the big difference between W10 and W11 in terms of repair install. Repair install in W11 is much better developed, possibly enabled by the enhanced system requirements of W11.

Whereas I considered a repair install in W10 something like a dreadful last resort, I consider a repair install in W11 something like a non-dreadful annual maintenance (if I were so inclined)

Moreover, restoring an image would also restore any junk and may cause a loss of recent user data, whereas a repair install won't cause a loss of recent user data and may get rid of any junk if you download a fresh MCT/ISO with the latest and the greatest. Kick Macrium if you are on W11?

Thoughts?

Winuser · Feb 15, 2024

Haydon said:
Moreover, restoring an image would also restore any junk and may cause a loss of recent user data,

That's true. An image is only as good as the system was when the image was made.

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