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Starting in Windows build 18309, Cortana doesn't start talking "at you."... unless you're using Windows Home.

Why is this important? Well, check out this (hysterical) video for why not ...

https://youtu.be/Rp2rhM8YUZY

Before this you had to set a registry key. I've updated the Microsoft docs to reflect the change. :-)

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/cortana-voice-support