There are three different ways using which you can change the encryption level for file sharing connections on your Windows 11/10 computer. These are: Advanced sharing settings Using the Settings app ...

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To password protect a folder in Windows 10, you'll need to open the folder's "Properties" menu.

How to encrypt your files and folders on Mac? If you have a Mac from late 2017 or later (with a T2 security chip or Apple silicon), then your system drive contents are encrypted by default. However, ...

You can password protect a folder in Windows 10 using a program called WinRar, which is free to download and use.