For an added measure of security, you should assign a password to any folder containing truly sensitive data. But Windows doesn't offer that option, so try these solutions instead.

Provide your most important files with the utmost security by learning how to lock a folder in your Windows PC and Mac.

USB drives, external HDDs, and memory cards—remains the go-to for transferring and backing up data. But these devices are also among the easies ...

The freemium Folder Lock is another option. Each solution above offers at least bare-bones password protection for your Mac folders.

SecretFolder is a tiny freeware for Windows that lets you hide, lock and password-protect your personal and private content. It is a basic yet useful tool.

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

What Is Controlled Folder Access? Microsoft introduced the Controlled Folder Access setting in Windows 10 as a tool to protect users from ransomware attacks, and it remains in Windows 11. Once ...

Easy File Locker is a light-weight and easy-to-use file lock software product for Windows 11/10. It can protect your private files and folders too.

1. Long press an app. 2. Tap Require Face ID. 3. Tap Hide and Require Face ID.

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