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 ...

The Xbox Windows 11 app is getting postgame recaps with highlights, screenshots, clips, achievements, and more. Recaps appear selectively (this first time you play a game or when you capture) and will ...

Popular secure messaging platform Signal is now available to download via the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs. The app is a classic Win32 program, which lets you sync your Signal ...

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 ...

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Microsoft wants to introduce smartphone-style app permission prompts in Windows 11 to request user consent before apps can access sensitive resources such as files, cameras, and microphones. The ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This small app is a must-have tool for virtual desktops in Windows 11 I find Microsoft's lack of ...

For Windows users, Task Manager is an indispensable tool—but it's also a flawed one for those trying to troubleshoot their PC when it slows down, and AppControl looks to improve those scenarios ...

This new app is like PowerToys, but for Task Manager. A feature-packed utility with performance history, custom rules, and other features that put stock Windows 11's Task Manager to shame. Windows ...

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Windows has a hidden backup tool in Windows 10 and 11. It can save files to discs, drives, or network locations. Deprecated by Microsoft, so expect occasional errors. Regularly backing up your files ...

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