Perplexity's Personal Computer Comes to Windows, Spanning Local Files and Office Apps
Perplexity announced that its agent platform, Personal Computer, now supports Windows 10 and 11. Previously centered on Mac, the platform now extends to more than 1 billion Windows devices worldwide, letting users work across local files, Microsoft 365 apps, and the web from a single interface.
Details
- Local file management: Create, edit, and organize Word, Excel, and other documents stored on the machine
- Microsoft ecosystem integration: Native integration with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
- Broad app connectivity: Connects to more than 400 applications via App Connectors, including Snowflake, Salesforce, and HubSpot
- Cross-device workflow: Users can start a task on their phone and finish it on the desktop
- Voice control: Voice mode enables verbal commands for PC operations
- Web-to-local bridge: Conducts web research and incorporates the findings directly into local documents
- Security features: Alerts users before sensitive actions, maintains audit trails, runs in a secure sandbox, and doesn’t train on customer data
- Availability: Available now on Windows 10 and 11 for Pro, Max, and Enterprise subscribers
How to try it
- Available to Perplexity Pro, Max, or Enterprise subscribers running Windows 10 or 11
- Start by connecting Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint, or one of the 400+ App Connectors such as Snowflake, Salesforce, or HubSpot