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

Have a private document on your desktop OS? Here's how to keep it secure on Linux, MacOS, and Windows.

Whether you use Windows Pro's built-in Bitlocker or the free Veracrypt utility, encrypting a file, folder, or drive is an easy way to keep your sensitive documents secure.

How to Encrypt any File, Folder, or Drive on Your System Trust us, it’s safer this way. Photograph: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images ...

How to share sensitive files on Windows 11 If you have to send sensitive information through the internet, first prepare the file and then use one or multiple secure mediums to transmit the content.

How to use BitLocker on Windows 11 Windows 11 has a feature called BitLocker, which encrypts your data to keep it safe from others. Here's how to set it up.

How to encrypt a Windows PC with device encryption or BitLocker Make sure you’re signed into the computer’s admin account Open the start menu, then click the Settings icon.