Microsoft reverses Smart App Control change in Windows 11. A clean install is still required, with the toggle feature delayed.

For the longest time (and almost as long as I've been alive), "just do a clean install" has been the nuclear option that Windows users recommend for almost everything. If your PC ever feels slower ...

If your Windows PC has become slow, Microsoft suggests several simple fixes to improve performance. From installing updates ...

Use Windows Sandbox to safely install and test unknown apps in an isolated environment. Protect your PC from malware and ...

Windows 11 LTSC is a clean, bloatware-free OS without Copilot, AI, ads, or feature updates. Here’s how LTSC performs vs Windows 11 Pro.

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

Hackers are hijacking email accounts and sending fake invites that install remote access tools. Even your antivirus may not ...

You can easily uninstall bloatware with Winhance. Winhance is an open-source app available free of charge on websites like Git Hub that makes debloating and configuring Windows almost as easy as Linux ...

A new version of the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool is now available, offering you the latest Windows 11 version and its updates. It appears that Microsoft is now updating the Media Creation Tool app ...

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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 stopped supporting Windows 10 last October. Many PCs with Windows 10 don't pass Microsoft's strict requirement check. It's possible to bypass this and ...