Microsoft does not provide a way to bypass Smart App Control for individual applications; the security feature is designed with a strict enforcement model that prevents end-user overrides for specific files or programs.
However, you can turn the Smart App Control feature off.
In order to run blocked software or files, you must turn off Smart App Control entirely.
This article will show you how to do so whether you want this change permanent or just temporary.
I’ve often found myself deleting files or folders I thought I no longer needed—only to realize later that I did. Sure, the Recycle Bin offers a safety net, but I like keeping it clean.
Think of it like household trash: I toss things into the outside bin, but once it’s hauled to the curb, it’s gone for good.
Sometimes, I want to clear out files that are just taking up space but I’m not 100% sure I won’t need them soon.
For this, I created a separate folder on another drive partition where I store temporary files. My goal? Automatically delete anything older than 30 days.
In this article, I’ll show you two ways to automate file cleanup in Windows 11:
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is essential in helping to protect online accounts. But as more users adopt 2FA across dozens (sometimes hundreds) of accounts, the tools we rely on to manage these codes must scale with us.
Unfortunately, Microsoft Authenticator can’t fill the need for many power users. You may recall my other article on the limitations of Google Authenticator some time ago. I really thought I had something with Microsoft Authenticator, but I was wrong.
Don’t worry, the open source, privacy-first Proton Authenticator application has come to the rescue!
The following creates a CSV file of all installed software on an endpoint.
File type: .ps1
Run as: Current User
Max run time: 10 minutes
Variables: No
To run the PowerShell commands for managing calendar permissions in Exchange Online (Microsoft 365), follow these steps:
If the Exchange Online PowerShell Module is not already installed on your PC, open PowerShell as Administrator and run:
Install-Module -Name ExchangeOnlineManagement
CVE-2024-7344 is a bug in multiple system maintenance utilities that loads firmware code without doing proper secure boot checks. This opens an attack vector for hackers to install Viruses to your Computer that can persist across system resets.
If your email account has been hacked, you must act quickly to regain control and prevent further issues.
Here are some steps you can take:
Tired of having your emails go into client junk / spam folders? You can increase the deliverability of your emails while protecting your brand and clients using free tools to create SPF, DKIM and DMARC records. With these free records in place, you can help block phishing, ransomware, and spam messages.
Email service providers like Gmail and Office 365 are increasingly sending unauthenticated emails to spam or rejecting them outright. This article will show you how to add an SPF, DKIM and DMARC record to your domain to help prevent this while keeping most malicious actors out. Note, this article is only intended for my personal use and comes with no guarantee of any kind.
However, be aware of the security risks involved with DMARC.
There appears to be an unresolved bug (as of writing this article) for users using Windows 10 and the free Adobe Reader in which only one PDF can be opened at a time.
Users can open the first PDF normally. However, once the Adobe Reader application is open a second PDF can not be opened. Oddly enough, double clicking on the PDF will add the PDF the to Recent Files within Windows File Explorer but it does not create a new tab or window within the Adobe Reader application.
This article provides a solution to the issue where you can not open multiple PDF’s within Adobe Reader.
