XDA Developers on MSN

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

And it was about time ...

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

New Windows 11 PC? Confirm this special security protection is active

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 ...
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 ...
Neowin

Microsoft moves more Control Panel elements to the Settings app in Windows 110 0

Microsoft continues to slowly migrate Control Panel elements to the Settings app. Certain keyboard settings received a modern overhaul in the latest Windows 11 preview builds. @Phantomofearh on X ...