There is a certain Windows 11 feature that, if turned off, requires a clean installation of the OS from scratch whenever you ...

The next update for Windows 11 arrives on February 10 with a number of new features.

Windows Smart App Control is blocking ASUS Armory Crate on Xbox Ally devices, leaving users stuck between security and core ...

Windows 11 KB5074105 improves Smart App Control by allowing users to re-enable it without reinstalling Windows.

Windows 11’s February 2026 update expands Cross-Device Resume, eases Smart App Control toggles, adds MIDI upgrades, and ...

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 ...

Microsoft promises a big February patch - but will it fix what's broken with Windows 11 today?

Parallels offers virtualization software that lets you install Windows on a Mac — and run Windows apps without rebooting your computer. The latest version is Parellels Desktop 6 for Mac, and it comes ...

TL;DR: Windows 11 build 26200.5742 continues the gradual migration of legacy Control Panel features to the Settings app. In this preview release, Microsoft has shifted across some time and ...

Microsoft has rolled out a significant upgrade to its Phone Link system and the “Link To Windows” app for Android, improving cross-platform connectivity with Windows 11. First and foremost, there’s a ...

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