People aiming to prevent unsanctioned access to their personal data frequently regard hard drive encryption software as essential. This type of software renders the data on the drive unreadable ...

In last week’s look at Kingston’s DataTraveler Locker+ thumb drive, I stressed the importance of keeping personal data safe. There are a multitude of reasons why you should take this seriously, but ...

There is an abundance of free encryption tools, but if you’re running Windows, BitLocker is the only tool most people need, especially for home use. Although its encryption function is only available ...

The setup is simple: plug in the drive, run SecureLock 2, enter a password, and protect your files with 256-bit encryption. It also includes non-secure storage, so some files remain protected while ...

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the drive.

As users become increasingly paranoid about the risks posed by removable media, security vendor GuardianEdge has overhauled its product line to lock down portable data. (See GuardianEdge Adds ...

You wouldn't use a phone that wasn't passcode-protected, nor a personal PC. So it's somewhat surprising that most people don't think twice about securing the contents of a USB storage device. If ...