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 ...

There are many ways to protect Files or Folders from being deleted accidentally in Windows 11/10, and this post will help you with that. However, having a backup system for important files is always a ...

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 can–and should–protect your Windows computer with a strong and secure login password or other means of authentication. Perhaps there are specific folders and ...

Google is adding a new feature to its Files by Google app for Android phones to let users lock and hide private files in an encrypted folder. The new Safe folder feature is aimed at people who, for ...

Google’s file management app now has a ‘Safe Folder’ feature. The feature lets users lock away important files behind a PIN. Google is now giving users a simple way to protect files on their ...

File locking has a long tradition in computing: you or independently running software wants to make sure that a file isn’t modified or deleted when it’s needed or in use. Because macOS is Unix based, ...

Imagine working on a key document in Google Drive, only to find out later that someone made unwanted changes. To prevent this, Google Drive lets you lock files for editing, ensuring only you can ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

Move over viruses, step aside worms: Ransomware has the spotlight and isn't about to give it up. From taking down entire fuel pipelines to hijacking hospital networks, it's the cyberattack du jour.

To protect OneDrive links, you need a Microsoft 365 subscription. Without it, you cannot set expiration dates or passwords to the link. Alternatively, you can set passwords to the files you share ...