Not all home apps are equal. Your app experience can make or break the smart home devices you choose, such as security cameras or smart bulbs. The worst apps have confusing menus, lack settings and ...

I had multiple smart devices apps; putting them all under one app made things so much simpler.

With Windows 11 22H2, Microsoft introduced a new component to its security suite, aiming to prevent malicious applications, dubbed Smart App Control (SAC). This feature complements Microsoft Defender, ...

Microsoft is testing a major update to Windows 11's Smart App Control that will allow users to switch the security feature on or off directly from Windows Security, removing the previous requirement ...

No disrespect to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, but voice control still has its quirks and sometimes it’s easier to control your various smart home devices using your PC instead. But the degree to ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. New Home APIs will let developers use Google Home devices and automations in their apps, and Google is adding ...

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