Windows apps can now trigger Microsoft Defender SmartScreen warnings even when they are signed with a valid EV code signing certificate. EV certificates no longer provide the immediate SmartScreen reputation they once did, so new releases need to build reputation like OV-signed apps.

Designing and converting web apps into desktop apps can be challenging due to differences in conventions between the two platforms. To help with this, we’ve compiled guidelines to follow when using cross-platform technologies like Electron and Tauri to build desktop apps.