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July 24, 2025

Top tools for adult students on Copilot+ PCs

Going back to school as an adult isn’t easy. Between work, family, and life’s curveballs, finding time to study is tough. That’s where Copilot+ PCs come in. Built for real-world demands, they’re up to 58% faster than the MacBook Air with M3 and five times faster than many older Windows laptops—meaning more time learning, less time waiting.¹

With smart features powered by Copilot and helpful Windows 11 tools, these devices are redefining what’s possible in adult education. Let’s take a look at how they make life easier for adult students when school is in session.

Click to Do: Smart shortcuts for studying faster

When working on homework or researching for a paper, the last thing you need is to waste time opening new apps or searching for the right tool. Click to Do (preview) on Copilot+ PCs makes things easier by enabling interaction directly with text or images on the screen.²

Want to summarize or rewrite a block of text? Just hover and choose an option—no copying and pasting needed. Looking at an image with useful info? Instantly search it with Bing Visual Search. It’s a super handy way to speed up common study tasks without breaking focus.

Recall: Lost it? Find it like that

It’s easy to misplace an assignment draft or forget which site had the perfect article. With Recall (preview) on Copilot+ PCs, it’s possible to scroll back in time to revisit anything you’ve seen on your device.³ Just by describing it in everyday language—like “that PDF about climate change from yesterday” or “YouTube video on algebra tips”—Recall can locate it within seconds.

It’s like having a built-in photographic memory. For adult students balancing classes, work, and daily life, Recall is a major time-saver when it’s time to pick up right where they left off.

Accessibility tools: Support at every click

Whether it’s visual fatigue or the need for extra focus support, Windows 11 has built-in accessibility tools that really make a difference:

Live Captions automatically display what people are saying during video calls—no more missing key details in a noisy house or coffee shop.⁴
Narrator reads text out loud using natural, easy-to-understand voices.⁵
Magnifier and Contrast Themes help reduce eye strain and improve readability.

These thoughtful features are perfect for anyone navigating adult education with learning differences, visual challenges, or just a lot going on.

Virtual desktops: Separate school, work, and life

Managing school, a job, and personal responsibilities on one screen can quickly turn into digital clutter. Fortunately, Windows 11 tools make it easy to stay organized with virtual desktops that help keep each part of life organized in its own space.

One desktop for school with assignments and notes. One for work with emails and meetings. One for personal stuff like streaming or shopping. Swipe between them with ease and keep your brain (and screen) clutter-free. This simple feature can be a lifesaver for adults in school who wear a lot of hats.

Voice access: Write, click, and command—hands-free

When time and energy are tight, hands-free functionality can make a big impact. With Windows 11’s built-in voice typing and dictation, you can speak essays, notes, or emails out loud—and the PC handles the typing.

Voice access goes even further, enabling full control of the device with spoken commands—opening apps, clicking buttons, scrolling pages, or even powering down. It's ideal for multitasking or reducing physical strain after a long day.

Copilot+ PC is your adult education sidekick

At the end of the day, adult education isn’t easy—but with a fast, smart, and supportive Copilot+ PC, it gets a whole lot smoother.

Ready to take control of your learning? Explore Copilot+ PCs and see how the right tools can help you succeed in school—and everything else life throws your way.

DISCLAIMER: Features and functionality subject to change. Articles are written specifically for the United States market; features, functionality, and availability may vary by region.
[1] Based on Cinebench 24 Multi-Core benchmark. See aka.ms/cpclaims
[2] Image actions now available across devices. Text actions, supporting select character sets, available now on Snapdragon®-powered devices and available starting mid-2025 on AMD Ryzen™- and Intel®-powered devices. Functionality varies by device and market. Click to Do will be coming to the European Economic Area later in 2025. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
[3] (Consumer (Global English and EEA, when available) Requires Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security. Coming to the European Economic Area later in 2025. Optimized for select languages (English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, and Spanish). Content-based and storage limitations apply. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
[4] Translation for video and audio subtitles into English from 40+ languages and from 27 languages into Chinese (Simplified). Hardware dependent. Requires Windows PC with microphone capability. Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Danish languages supported. US English optimized. See aka.ms/copilotpluspcs.
[5] A list of supported languages and available TTS voices in Narrator is available at Appendix A: Supported languages and voices.