My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal in mind.
PC World

Newbie’s guide to Windows BitLocker: Why you need it and how to set it up

BitLocker is a crucial Windows feature that helps secure the data on your PC. The full version of BitLocker is only available on Windows 11 Pro, but you can still use it to a lesser degree on Windows ...
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BitLocker is the only drive encryption tool Windows users need

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 Verge

Microsoft is enabling BitLocker device encryption by default on Windows 11

Clean installs of Windows 11 version 24H2 now have BitLocker device encryption enabled. Clean installs of Windows 11 version 24H2 now have BitLocker device encryption enabled. is a senior ...
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Windows updates have destroyed countless PCs—here's how I protect mine

Two steps to safeguarding your data and avoid getting locked out of your PC ...
Computerworld

Review: 3 encryption apps keep your data safe

To get started, I launched the BitLocker application from the Windows 7 Control panel on the Toshiba Portege and chose “Turn on BitLocker.” This launched a system requirements wizard, which checked to ...