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

A recent Windows 11 servicing update enables Smart App Control, a security feature that blocks Armoury Crate SE on ASUS ROG Ally and Xbox Ally handhelds, crippling access to performance modes, ...

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 ...

One of the more interesting security features to be introduced in Windows 11 22H2 is Smart App Control. As the name implies, Smart App Control is a tool that is designed to keep dangerous apps (such ...