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

VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. With VeraCrypt, you create a virtual encrypted disk on your internal drive that can then be ...
Bleeping Computer

Remove the Wise Folder Lock Adware

The Wise Folder Lock Adware is promoted as a program that allows you to secure a folder by locking it with a password. In reality, Wise Folder Lock will install adware programs that display a constant ...
MUO on MSN

I use this clever workaround to lock files and folders on my PC

I did not download a file locker. I repurposed a tool I already had.
The Verge

How to hide files and folders on Windows

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Keep your private data hidden from anyone who may have access to your laptop. Keep your private data hidden from ...
PC World

Keep hackers away from your data! How to encrypt your laptop and USB drive

Mobile devices sometimes get lost. A laptop bag gets left on the bus or train, a smartphone slips out of your pocket, or a USB flash drive falls to the ground unnoticed. Losing a notebook or phone ...