AppControl's MCP feature is disabled by default, and it requires manual activation as well as manual setup. Once you've updated the app to the latest version, a small banner will pop up that brings you to an instruction page for adding AI to the app. If you're concerned about your data being sent away to LLMs in the cloud, AppControl supports offline models via Ollama and WebUI. If you set this up, you can rest assured that your info is remaining on your system.
A personal IT tech in your PC? AppControl's new (and optional) AI integration feature can tell you in plain English what's been going on in your system.… For a device so focused on privacy and security, having the screen automatically lock when I walk away would have been a perfect inclusion. …
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… The tools have been received with mixed reactions, primarily due to the security and privacy concerns around AI. …
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… The hardware update, alongside the usual enterprise security features, makes the new Surface Pro 2026 ideal for professionals who prefer an x86 system. …
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