Encryption can protect your data from crooks, but if you don't have a recovery key stored securely, it can also keep you out ...

No one who assembles a PC or sets up a new computer can avoid the BIOS or UEFI. That’s where you define the basics, from the boot sequence and memory profiles to security features like Secure Boot.

The next generation of BitLocker, Microsoft’s encryption feature in Windows, will require next-generation Windows devices that are built on unannounced chips. “Hardware acceleration of BitLock ...

Due to Windows authentication issues which has to do with a user account and password, when you attempt to establish a Remote Desktop connection to a remote Windows-based machine, to remotely logon to ...

Windows 11 is gaining anew, hardware accelerated BitLocker encryption capability on new devices starting next year.

Standard users are required to enter the current PIN or password for the drive to change the BitLocker PIN or BitLocker password. If a user enters an incorrect ...

From dependable cameras and a feature-rich operating system to reliable performance and long-term software support, iPhones are desirable for more than just the coveted Apple logo. However, an almost ...

The advertising slogan in the title refers to the American Express card, a classic ad campaign that began in 1975. That year was also when Microsoft was founded, and a year when your humble writer ...

You should be using a password manager. Data breaches now happen frequently, and that wealth of stolen info has made cracking passwords even easier. It’s not just ...

If you're looking for a cost-effective way to secure your passwords, the best free password managers provide password storage and credential auto-filling - all at no cost. Our dedicated team of ...

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