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 ...

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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 ...

Reader James McCormick desires a way to password protect multiple files at one go. He writes: Is there a way to password protect a folder that holds Word or Excel files? I know I can password protect ...

You already know how to password-protect a Word document. But what if you want to protect an entire folder from prying eyes? Surely Windows must offer a way to assign ...

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 ...

The new Google Pixel Locked Folders feature allows Pixel phone owners to keep their photos extra private. Google Pixel phones are some of the most popular Android devices. And now they have a new ...

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 ...