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Microsoft finally let us turn off Smart App Control, and I'm turning it off immediately

It only took three years to give us back control of our own machines.

Windows 11’s April update packs 8 meaningful improvements you won’t want to skip

Microsoft is expected to roll out the Windows 11 April 2026 update with new features, better performance, and usability improvements across the system.

Microsoft’s Latest Windows 11 Update Adds New Features, Strengthens Security

Microsoft’s April Windows 11 update brings Smart App Control changes, AI-powered Narrator upgrades, and performance ...
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Microsoft explains why it still can’t fully kill Control Panel in Windows 11

Microsoft is phasing out the Control Panel in Windows 11 in favor of the Settings app, but the transition is careful due to ...
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Application whitelisting in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft’s AppLocker, the application control feature included in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, is an improvement on the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) introduced with Windows XP ...