Most people who use the Home Edition of Windows 10 and 11 are unlikely to be aware that their computer also comes with a Microsoft encryption tool. On many computers, it’s even activated by default.

Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 10 and Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 systems will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates. The BitLocker Windows ...

The October 2025 security update for Windows 11 25H2, Windows 11 24H2, and Windows 10 22H2 has reportedly forced some users into the BitLocker recovery screen ...

All PCs that were designed for Windows 10 or Windows 11 support strong data encryption. On devices running any edition of Windows 10 or Windows 11, you can use a feature called device encryption, ...

Your Windows device is likely protected with a passcode — the PIN or password you enter when signing in. For most users, login security prevents unauthorized access ...

Thumb drives, SD cards, and portable hard drives are tremendously convenient. They're also tremendously risky. If your removable drive is lost or stolen, whoever finds it has complete access to its ...

Drive encryption on Windows is still technically a "business" feature, but if you have Windows 11 Pro, you can fully encrypt your drive using BitLocker. Your TPM is supposed to handle the decryption ...

BitLocker is a security feature that adds an extra layer of protection to your computer and protects it from unauthorized access. A lot of beginners and even some hard-core Windows users are unaware ...