8 new Windows 11 features expected to arrive with the February 2026 update

Microsoft's February "Patch Tuesday" for 2026 brings some quality changes to Windows 11, and this is what you need to know.
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Windows 11 KB5074105 Removes Major Limitation From Smart App Control

Windows 11 KB5074105 improves Smart App Control by allowing users to re-enable it without reinstalling Windows.
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Windows 11 KB5074105 Focuses on Smart App Control Flexibility and New MIDI Services

Microsoft releases Windows 11 KB5074105 for Insiders with builds 26100.7701 and 26200.7701, adding Smart App Control ...

New Windows 11 Features Arrive This Month, Including Cross-Device Resume

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

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 ...