The more levels of security you have on your Mac, the safer your files will be. This is particularly true if you allow multiple people to use your computer. For your most sensitive files, it's a good ...

Passwords are universally regarded as the first line of defense in the software world. Be it when setting up a new device or even while opening an online account, — securing it with a password is the ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link In nearly all cases, you can only access folders on a Windows computer once you're logged into your user account. But if multiple people use the ...

You probably already know how to password protect your computer, locking out other, but if you know how to password protect folders you can safely let others use your ...

On Windows 11/10 PCs, most users set up an admin/login password to prevent others from accessing their computers without their knowledge; however, this may not be enough if we need to protect ...

This post covers how to make a file or folder Private on a Windows 11/10 PC. Windows 11/10 lets you choose whom to share your files and folders with. If you do not want to share one of your folders ...

Occasionally, Windows 11/10 users might feel the need to place password protection on their folders. Chances are, these folders contain sensitive information that no one else should view, no matter ...

You never know when one of your files might reach someone it wasn't intended to reach—perhaps through an email forward, a USB stick left behind on a desk, or maybe ...

The Secure Folder app on Samsung phones is a great tool to safeguard your private photos, files, and app data. However, there are ways in which you can make it even more secure to minimize the chances ...

Choosing File Explorer's "Stop sharing" option doesn't prevent other administrator accounts from accessing your default folders for pictures, documents, videos, and music. Here's how to privatize your ...

The lock screen on your smartphone is an essential barrier to anyone looking to gain access to the device: It stops people from getting at your data, your social media accounts, your banking apps, and ...

Reader James McCormick desires a way to password protect multiple files at one go. He writes: Is there a way to password protect a folder that holds Word or Excel files? I know I can password protect ...