Laptops, external drives, and USB sticks are especially vulnerable to data theft, but with Windows and a few tools, you can ...

Encrypting your C drive (using tools like BitLocker or FileVault) scrambles all data on the drive, rendering it unreadable without the correct password, PIN, or recovery key.

USB drives, external HDDs, and memory cards—remains the go-to for transferring and backing up data. But these devices are also among the easies ...

Has anyone found other ways to use BitLocker without a TPM? I'd like to somehow force Windows to allow password-based pre-boot authentication just like how I forced Windows to put the keys on ...

Wait for BitLocker to initialize the drive and set a password for the drive. Next, specify where you want to save the recovery key, which you can use in case you forget the password.

According to multiple reports, SSD models using the Phison NAND controller, including Corsair Force MP600, SanDisk Extreme Pro, and other SSDs/HDDs, may experience anomalies when the system attempts ...

To avoid that, you need to encrypt the secondary SSD using BitLocker, i.e., Open File Explorer, right-click the drive, and select Turn on BitLocker. Follow the prompts to complete encryption.

We present five typical Windows mishaps and show you how to avoid them with just a few clicks. From missing backups and forgotten BitLocker keys to botched virus protection.