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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 ...

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AI Microsoft Copilot Insiders can now open web links in a sidepane within the app. It’s a low-friction fix for an annoying multitasking pain point in Windows. Apps Google announced plans to introduce ...