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Smart App Control was Windows 11's worst restriction, and Microsoft just quietly fixed it

And it was about time ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 Release Preview, KB5079387, Updates Narrator With Rich Image Descriptions & Lifts Smart App Control Limit

Windows 11 Insider Preview gets Builds 26100.8106 and 26200.8106 under KB5079387 with Narrator and Smart App Control updates.
ZDNet

Microsoft isn't killing Windows Control Panel after all

Since the debut of Windows 8 in 2012, Microsoft has been eager to replace the aged Control Panel with the newer Settings app. The transition so far has been slow and gradual. Based on a couple of ...

5 security features in Windows 11 Pro to keep you protected against even the smartest cyberattacks

Windows 11 Pro earns its keep on security more than most people realize. Beyond the business-facing extras, the platform ...
PC World

Use Windows Pro’s whitelist tools to keep unwanted apps off your PC

Most users are familiar with Windows Defender (the antivirus tool built into Windows Security), which continuously monitors the system for suspicious software activity and also identifies and blocks ...

5 Windows 11 Features That Are Slowing Down Your Computer

Windows 11 is the newest operating system by Microsoft. It's taking some users a little longer to acclimate to its features ...

Windows 11 Pro tips every modern worker should know in 2026

Discover the Windows 11 Pro features every professional should enable in 2026, including BitLocker, Hyper-V, Sandbox, and ...
ZDNet

The 11 Microsoft apps I ditch on every new Windows install - and the 11 I keep

Windows 11 includes many apps, but some are better than others. Some apps receive top billing and will boost your everyday productivity. Other apps can be dumped, but delete tools with care. Every ...