7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. With VeraCrypt, you create a virtual encrypted disk on your internal drive that can then be ...
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I don't trust password generators, so I built my own. Here's how you can, too

Ready for the ultimate in password security? You can build your own uncrackable random generator; all you need is a ...

How to encrypt your PC’s disk without giving the keys to Microsoft

If you’ve signed in with a Microsoft account, your disk is likely already encrypted, and the key is likely already stored on ...

How to open a Trump account during the 2026 tax season — it's your 'first opportunity,' expert says

You can elect to open Trump accounts for children via Form 4547 when filing tax returns this season. Here are the key things ...
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Don't Trash That Old PC: Here Are 17 Projects to Try Instead

Got an ancient laptop or desktop lying around? With just a bit of extra effort, you can transform an old gaming PC into an ...
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I use this clever workaround to lock files and folders on my PC

I did not download a file locker. I repurposed a tool I already had.

You can now edit password-protected Microsoft Office files directly within Google Workspace

An important new update to Google Workspace means you can now edit password-protected Microsoft Office software files directly within Docs, Sheets and Slides – or in other words, within your company's ...
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New Outlook Can’t Open Excel Files With Non-ASCII Names — Fix Rolling Out

Microsoft has started looking into a problem that is preventing users from opening some Excel file attachments with non-ASCII file names in the new Outlook client for Windows. The issue has been ...