And it was about time ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 has launched web integration in the Windows 11 Copilot app, opening links in an Edge-powered side pane with opt-in per-conversation web access.

Microsoft has updated Copilot on Windows to open web links in an in-app side pane, bypassing users' default browser settings without offering an opt-out.

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 ...

In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.