Manufacturer apps exist for good reasons—firmware updates, advanced features, and detailed controls. For everyday use, though, they're way more than necessary. I just wanted the lights on or off, ...

When a person goes missing, every second counts. Here's how the Guardian app leverages the power of everyday citizens. Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers ...

One of the more interesting security features to be introduced in Windows 11 22H2 is Smart App Control. As the name implies, Smart App Control is a tool that is designed to keep dangerous apps (such ...

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Big quote: Microsoft introduced Smart App Control a few years ago, promising a new AI-based layer of security for Windows users. But now the software giant is claiming that the feature can be ...

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 ...

Smart App Control, a Windows 11 security feature that blocks threats at the process level, now comes with support for blocking several file types threat actors have recently adopted to infect targets ...

A new Apple framework makes it easy for developers of smart home apps to help cut your electricity bills. While EnergyKit is currently limited to thermostats and EV chargers, it’s the first step ...

If the HP Smart App is not opening, working, or detecting the printer, this post will help you. The HP Smart app provides users with a convenient way to set up, manage, and troubleshoot their HP ...

Facepalm: Have you found that the HP Smart app has suddenly appeared in Windows 10 or 11 even though you never installed it? This strange discovery has been made by several users who don't actually ...

In this post, we will show you how to download, install, and use the HP Smart app for Windows. We also show you how to uninstall or remove it if you do not need it. When you plug in a new printer on ...