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Smart App Control is one of the many security features that make Windows 11 one of the best operating systems out there. It aims to prevent users from isntalling potentially malicious software be ...

In the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, Microsoft has introduced various new features in Windows 11 designed to protect users from modern workplace threats. Among such features, Smart App ...

Microsoft’s April Windows 11 update brings Smart App Control changes, AI-powered Narrator upgrades, and performance ...

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 ...

When you clean-install Windows 11, Windows Defender sets Smart App Control into evaluation mode. It analyzes the apps you run and determines trusted software. After a few days of use, it switches to ...

Big quote: Microsoft introduced Smart App Control a few years ago, promising a new AI-based layer of security for Windows users. But now the software giant is claiming that the feature can be ...

PCWorld reports on Microsoft’s optional Windows 11 update KB5079391, which introduces Smart App Control flexibility and support for ultra-high 1,000Hz refresh rate displays. The update matters for ...