Copilot can now help you find settings in the latest Windows Insider build, which is fine by me—as long as it doesn't touch anything

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Look with your eyes, not with your hands, as my mother used to say.

Microsoft Copilot
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When I first tested Copilot many moons ago, I wasn't particularly impressed. Chief among my complaints was its lack of integration with common Windows features, but it looks like that's about to get a boost—as the latest Windows Insider build allows users to request changes to their PC settings through Copilot, to which it will respond with an appropriate link.

Microsoft says that Copilot app update 1.25095.161 is already beginning to roll out across all Windows Insider channels, and that asking it to "make my screen easier to read" or "help me focus by reducing distractions" will cause it to guide users to the relevant Windows settings page, complete with a brief summation of how to make the changes they seek.

A promotional image showing a screenshot of the Windows 11 Settings app, with the AI agent powered search bar being used

(Image credit: Microsoft)

MS cautions that, as a gradual rollout, not all Insiders will get the update right away. Boo. And of course, you'll need to be a part of the Windows Insider programme in the first place, which you can sign up for through the Windows Update page in the Settings menu, or through this page here.

Which Copilot would be able to tell you about, presumably, if the order of logic here wasn't the wrong way round. Turns out there's still room left for a humble hardware writer to provide a home-cooked technical pointer. Take that, Copilot. I'm still useful, see?

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Andy Edser
Andy Edser
Hardware Writer

Andy built his first gaming PC at the tender age of 12, when IDE cables were a thing and high resolution wasn't—and he hasn't stopped since. Now working as a hardware writer for PC Gamer, Andy spends his time jumping around the world attending product launches and trade shows, all the while reviewing every bit of PC gaming hardware he can get his hands on. You name it, if it's interesting hardware he'll write words about it, with opinions and everything.

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