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Microsoft's Smart App Control used to be pointless, but it's about to become a lot more usable. Here's what's changing.

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What is Smart App Control? Windows 11 with Smart App Control blocks ISO and LNK files that have mark of the web just like Macros. Smart App Control in Windows Security adds an additional protection ...

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 ...

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

The outer display on Samsung‘s Galaxy Z Flip phones is incredibly handy for quick checks. However, officially, it’s pretty limited on which apps it can run. If you’ve been craving more functionality ...

A design flaw in Windows Smart App Control and SmartScreen that enables attackers to launch programs without triggering security warnings has been under exploitation since at least 2018. Smart App ...

Windows 11 gets a new feature to protect your computer against unwanted apps, and here's how to set it up. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...