Windows 10’s Cortana is billed as the next generation of digital assistants, bringing a whole suite of capabilities to the fore in an attempt to upstage Apple’s Siri and Google Now. The latest is the extension of Cortana’s assistance to non-Microsoft services like Dropbox and Google Drive. The REACHit service, released by manufacturer Lenovo on its latest devices, allows Cortana to seamlessly search not only local content, but that stored on third-party cloud systems including Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box.
The Lenovo Yoga 900 convertible laptop device, expected to be released by the end of 2015, will be among the first to feature the REACHit app, available only on Lenovo PCs running Windows 10. At the heart of REACHit is an improved search experience that allows users to track down files across their various devices – meaning you’ll find what you’re looking for, regardless of whether you saved it on your desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone – and cloud-based services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box.
These kind of comprehensive queries bear similarity to the deep Spotlight searches made possible in Apple’s latest operating system release, El Capitan. But REACHit can be used with both voice commands and plain-English typed search terms, something to be expected given it uses Cortana as a base upon which Lenovo and Microsoft have collaborated to develop additional functionality. The search flexibility means it’s possible not only to look for specific files when you already know the name, but also to specify parameters and find everything that matches. That includes finding photos, for example, based on where and when they were taken, who they’ve been shared with, and when they were last accessed. Perhaps most practically, this means REACHit can use date and location information to locate files even where they are not tagged in a way that would normally assist search execution.
Restricting the types of files that can be searched by REACHit, and the kind of information it uses to conduct those searches, will allow you to allay some privacy concerns – particularly prevalent given that the app is cloud-hosted. Certainly, REACHit signals further advancements in simplified natural-language searching across the numerous devices most of us now routinely use. It also exemplifies the increased importance manufacturers are attaching to an enhanced user experience that enables us to save valuable minutes in our workday.
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Tracking down specific files can be a real pain at times. We now store documents in so many different places – everywhere from local drives to cloud-based systems like Dropbox – that it can prove near impossible to remember where you saved something. Digital assistants are meant to make those tasks easier; now, as part of Microsoft’s attempts to upstage Siri and Google Now, they really could. New Cortana integration with Lenovo’s REACHit service means she can search for documents in Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box.
In Microsoft’s ongoing attempt to go one better than Google and Apple in the user-experience stakes, Windows 10’s Cortana digital assistant comes with countless functions to compete with Google Now and Siri. Now, in partnership with manufacturer Lenovo, the REACHit service lets Cortana search and deliver seamless results from not only your local drives, but cloud-based systems like Dropbox, Google Drive, and Box. The move means it suddenly got a whole lot easier to quickly find what you’re looking for.
With Halloween just a few days away, and the holidays following shortly after, 2016 will be here sooner than you know it. This makes it an excellent time to start thinking about next year’s IT budget, and how to best address your technology needs to keep your practice growing, compliant, and not stifled by outdated IT that distracts you from your patients. To ensure your IT is dependable for 2016, here are a few steps you can take to prepare your practice.
Apple has finally released the much anticipated iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. The tech giant has made several additions and changes to its flagship model, including the new iOS 9, extended battery life, and a more powerful camera, in order to deliver a more convenient and personalized user experience. Here’s what you need to know about the all-new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.
After a year of rumors and speculation, Apple has finally released the iPhone 6s and its bigger counterpart, the iPhone 6s Plus. The tech giant has added several key improvements to the device, including the upgrade to iOS 9, a high-resolution camera, and numerous other new features and internal upgrades. Here’s all you need to know about the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.
Apple fans are in for a treat, as the tech giant has finally launched its latest iPhone 6s and 6s Plus models. As expected, the new flagship iPhone boasts Apple’s powerful iOS 9, an all-new model, extended battery life, and many other internal upgrades. Read on to find out all you need to know about about this new release.
When it comes to the best email management software for businesses, Outlook is among the top tools on the list. But the program contains so many functions, settings, and capabilities that it’s near impossible to master them all in a short time. That’s why many users don’t bother to try out all those buttons and menus in Outlook, when in fact some of them could really come in handy. With that said, we’ve listed some quick Outlook tips that you can implement to save time and work more efficiently.
Millions of business users around the world use Outlook to manage their email communications including contacts, schedules, calendar, and more. While Outlook is an indispensable tool for your company, many people only use it to send and receive emails without learning about its more advanced features. Here are some tips that will help enhance your Outlook experience.
Outlook is considered one of the most powerful email platforms due to its ability to enable business users to manage emails, contacts, tasks, appointments, and so much more. But most people only use a small percentage of the features available in Outlook, without mastering the shortcuts and advanced features. We highlight some nifty tricks that will help you realize the full potential of Outlook and make the most of your email communications.
While small businesses lack the big budgets of their enterprise counterparts, that doesn’t make security any less of an issue for SMBs. In fact, small and medium businesses are more and more often the target of cyber criminals precisely because they generally have fewer security measures in place. So to ensure your business has enough security to stay protected, here are a number of rules every SMB should follow to keep themselves secure.
How secure is your business’s network? If your organization lost access to all data for 48 hours due to a cyber attack, could you still operate? Today, small and medium-sized businesses are increasingly targeted by hackers. If your security isn’t up to par, you could suffer a drop in profits and a damaged reputation, and could even potentially go out of business. To prevent this from happening, here are a handful of rules to keep in mind when securing your SMB.
