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All of the above-mentioned new features are included in the Windows 11 preview version, Build 26300.8376. The changes are expected to be available to general Windows users in the coming weeks, as Windows Latest has learned from Microsoft. By the way: If you’re using Windows 11 Home, you’re missing out on the many benefits of Windows 11 Pro. To learn more, see our comparison of Windows 11 Home and Pro. If you want to upgrade, snag it for cheap in the PCWorld Software Store: now just $59 instead of $99.
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