Learn how to change encryption for file sharing connections in Windows 11/10 using Settings, Advanced sharing settings, and Registry.

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

Whether it's an old hard drive fished out of the trash, or your computer gets stolen, encrypting your drive on Windows can help protect your sensitive data.

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

There’s a new, more secure way to encrypt files in Windows 11, but it’s only an option for building secure applications, not a replacement for BitLocker.