Logical file protection is provided by the operating system, which can designate files as read only. This allows both regular (read/write) and read only files to be stored on the same disk volume.

tutorial Windows File Protection (WFP) can prevent third-party applications from overwriting system files. Learn how to employ WFP in Windows XP.

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

One of the hidden features of Snow Leopard is a built-in system to protect Mac users from malware. Dan Moren explains just what this feature entails.

How to Batch Change File Permissions in Mac OS X. Batch changing your file permissions can save a great deal of time, since you don't have to individually select files to determine who can access ...

Windows File History is still the easiest, cheapest (free) continuous data protection software for Windows. The Add folder function has been removed, but it will back up Libraries you create ...

Apple silently included malware protection in its latest upgrade to Mac OS 10.6.4, which experts say acknowledges the fact that the Mac OS X platform isn't immune to Trojans and other malware.