Microsoft is fixing a glaring problem with a smart Windows 11 security feature that'll mean many more people can use it

Windows 11 has a powerful security feature you may not have heard of – and I'm glad to see Microsoft is fixing its most ...
Windows Report

Smart App Control on Windows 11 Now Works Without a Clean Install

As part of Windows 11 Insider build 26220.7070 (KB5070300) from November, Microsoft finally removed the clean install requirement for Smart App Control.

Is turning off Windows Security a bad idea? A PC expert's practical rule of thumb

ZDNET's key takeaways There are times when you may want to turn off Windows Security. I'll show you how to (temporarily or permanently) disable it on Windows 11 Home and Pro. I also recommend creating ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft says recent Windows updates cause app install issues

Microsoft says the August 2025 security updates are triggering unexpected User Account Control (UAC) prompts and app installation issues for non-admin users across all supported Windows versions. This ...