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How to Password Protect Shared Folder in Windows 10?

Sharing a folder in Windows 10 will allow other computers on your local network to access the files in it. By using shared folders on your local network, several computers will be able to access the same files, even with some programs collaboratively (for example, with Word or Excel). Your computers will be able to … Read more

How to Encrypt an SD Card?

Are you doubting the security of your data and want easy and effective methods to secure your data? If yes, then here we come to your rescue. The desired privacy can be easily achieved by encrypting your SD card. Here you will find a complete guide on how you can encrypt your SD card on … Read more

5 Easy Ways to Lock A PDF

Have you ever thought of encrypting a PDF file but felt reluctant as it seemed complicated? Well, let us tell you that it’s just a matter of seconds and a few clicks. PDF is indisputably considered as one of the most conveniently transferable file formats by SMEs to top-listed businesses. As a result, it is used … Read more

How to Lock a Folder on a Mac?

Everybody has sensitive data with them. Whether you are a large multinational corporation or an individual with a single computer, there is always some data that you don’t want someone else to see. When you are using a computer, you have different options to prevent access to that sensitive data. One way to avoid this … Read more

How to Lock and Encrypt a Flash Drive on Windows?

You have just copied sensitive, private information to a standard USB flash drive (or pen drive, thumb drive) and have patted your back for a job well done. But then the unthinkable happens – you lose your data, or it gets stolen. So, what happens to all your sensitive data now? In the wrong hands, … Read more

How to Encrypt a Folder on Windows PC?

A Windows PC will have multiple files and folders. Out of them, some will contain sensitive information, which you won’t like others to see. If you have such folders that contain confidential information, you should think about locking them. Encryption makes it challenging for others to unlock the folder and see what’s inside. This becomes … Read more

How to Encrypt External Hard Drive on Windows/Mac/Linux?

External hard drives are practical tools and are important for all types of businesses. They are compact, comes with a good storage capacity, and you can carry them with you wherever you go. In addition, you can easily transfer documents from one computer to another or copy files and data from a computer conveniently. However, … Read more

How to Solve the “Encrypt Option Greyed Out” Error on Windows?

Windows 10 allows you to encrypt data with EFS, Encrypted File System. This feature becomes extremely important if you have stored sensitive and confidential data in your Windows PC/laptop. However, many Windows 10 users encounter one problem while trying to encrypt some of the files is grayed-out problem.  So, if you can’t encrypt content to secure and … Read more

How to Lock PPT in USB drives on Windows 7/ Windows 8/XP?

Microsoft Office ppt is a file that has been widely used by a number of people all around the world to prepare and run presentations on computers. The ease of use of ppt can save a lot of time for people who otherwise would have used other kinds of visual aids. Now for modern meetings and lectures ppt … Read more

How to Protect Word Documents on Windows 10/8/7/XP?

Office files especially word documents are an indispensable part of nowadays normal operation of office work. Word file is small in size and has the ability to carry a large amount of information so that it is usually used for storing printing material and transferring data via Internet. No matter you are an individual user … Read more