File encryption can improve the security of your files and folders and make them inaccessible to intruders without a decryption key. Here's a quick guide about encrypting any files, folders, and ...

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 ...

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

There are a variety of free and paid third-party encryption tools available if the options built into Windows and macOS don't suit your needs, including Cryptomator, NordLocker, and AxCrypt.

On top of that, Microsoft's BitLocker automatically uses drives' built-in encryption (if available) on Windows 10.

I encrypt my files before uploading them to the cloud. The reason is that cloud services promise security, but they're not impenetrable. After seeing several high-profile breaches, I developed my ...