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 ...

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 ...

Nowadays we live in an interconnected world where social media networks and apps greatly reduce the distance between people. However, with the continuous advancement of computing, we now live in a ...

7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free ...

If there’s one feature that I still can’t believe Windows doesn’t have in 2026, it’s the ability to lock files and folders. Sure, your Windows account is already protected by a PIN or password, but ...

Let's say I have a folder full of "special pictures" and "stuff" on my computer.<BR><BR>How does one password protect a folder so that visitors won't be able to access it?<BR><BR>This is in Windows XP ...

Today's guide is on creating a password protected folder on Windows 7 without any additional software. Yes, you heard that right. No extra software at all! This guide is intended for beginners. But ...

So I'm using XP on the admin account. I live with a couple people. I want to password protect one (only one) folder and all subfolders. Maybe it's got some porn in it, or perhaps financial information ...