Smart App Control (SAC) is a security feature in Windows 11 that enhances protection against untrusted apps. When turned on, it helps block potentially unwanted, untrusted, malicious, or unsigned apps ...

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PCWorld highlights Smart App Control, a crucial Windows 11 security feature that screens apps through Microsoft’s cloud service to protect against malware and compromised executables. A February 2026 ...

Microsoft shipped its largest-ever security update on June 9, 2026, and the 2011 Secure Boot certificates inside Windows begin expiring in late June, which makes this the right month to stop ignoring ...

The Settings app in Windows 11 controls almost everything you can think of, and offers personalization settings for practically every part of Microsoft's operating system. That includes color themes, ...

Windows 11 Pro keeps your PC safe through a sophisticated suite of tools. Here's how to respond to common alerts. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here ...

Update March 30, 05:43 EDT: Microsoft has temporarily paused the KB5079391 rollout due to 0x80073712 errors during installation. Microsoft has released the KB5079391 preview cumulative update for ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. Microsoft's seemingly never-ending quest to migrate features from the legacy Control Panel to the Settings app in Windows 11 has taken another few small ...

Microsoft’s April Windows 11 update brings Smart App Control changes, AI-powered Narrator upgrades, and performance improvements. Microsoft’s new features, improvements, and security fixes for Windows ...

Windows 11 is getting a new security mode meant to block risky software before it can dig into the system, especially the kind that hides behind drivers and background services. Microsoft calls it ...

Windows 11 is packed with small, under-the-radar features designed to speed up your daily workflow. Whether it's advanced multitasking or streamlining how you interact with your apps, these built-in ...