data security

Microsoft is preparing to roll out a significant update for Windows 11, known as the 24H2 update, which is set to prioritize security enhancements over traditional performance factors. This upcoming update could potentially lead to a marked decrease in the performance of SSD storage devices...

In an age where data security is paramount, ensuring that your personal information is completely and irretrievably deleted before selling, donating, or discarding a laptop is crucial. Whether you're upgrading to a new device or simply look to declutter your workspace, understanding the safest...

In a significant move to enhance data security, Microsoft has announced that it will automatically enable BitLocker device encryption on all Windows 11 computers starting with the upcoming 24H2 update, set for release in late September 2024. This new policy reflects a growing emphasis on...

In a significant move for data security, Microsoft has recently announced that it will include BitLocker device encryption as a standard feature in the upcoming 24H2 update for Windows 11. This change is crucial as it aims to bolster the security of user data across new and clean installations...

In a significant shift planned within the upcoming Windows 11 update, labeled 24H2, users can expect the SSD encryption feature, BitLocker, to be enabled by default. While this may be embraced by many who prioritize data security, the implications of this change could lead to a notable decline...

As Microsoft grapples with another glitch, users of Windows 10 and Windows 11 find themselves in a precarious situation regarding BitLocker, the built-in disk encryption tool. A recent alert from Microsoft has instigated concern over a bug linked to the July 2024 security update, compelling...

In today's digital age, data security is more important than ever. Whether you're a casual user or a professional working with sensitive information, understanding how to enable or disable encryption features in your operating system is crucial. Windows 11 comes equipped with robust encryption...

We have a server that shows multiple users at the login screen. An employee who just left didn't pass along any of the passwords needed to log in and we're stuck. If we reset the password for one of the users shown, will it affect data/apps/etc for any of the others? There's a needed program...

I have lost my password to my Aomei Backupper Backup.ADI file. How do I open it with a 3rd party program? I encrypted it, and password protected it. Is there a program such as john the ripper that can do that? Thanks.

The Australian federal police have tested a controversial facial recognition search engine, possibly for operational use. Documents obtained by Guardian Australia under freedom of information laws show hundreds of connections between AFP devices and the website PimEyes between 1 January and 4...

Windows 11, Backupper 7.3.2 Pro. Created 7 text files, did an encrypted file backup with BU, then changed file extension .AFI to .TXT, and half of the files were encrypted, half of them were not. 1) Text file.txt created, with 1 word "Kitty". 2) Backupper file backup with encryption enabled...

Hello, In case my computer gets hacked, I want to keep passwords safe into an encrypted file. Since the data I have is free-flow, KeePass won't do since it expects data to be in neat columns (logon, password, etc.) After checking several apps, I came up with the following requirements: 1...

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I have used Macrium Reflect for years and being free it lacked encryption. I just found that out b/c it is EOL for free. I keep trying different ones and don't know whether to stay with Macrium and pay or go elsewhere. I tried Windows B+R and it was fine but heard it is not long for this world...

Hello, I have a windows shared folder between me and my brothers Locally on the network. My problem is that. I have to share this folder with them so they have access to my stuff and I have access to there stuff. Is there a way to stop that? What I mean is there a way to give them there each own...

How Gen Z is flipping the career paradigm on its head and navigating the entrepreneurial world independently. The data featured in this post is from an internal study, the "Small Business State of Mind" report, commissioned by Microsoft Corporation in April 2022 and conducted by Wakefield...

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Dear community, I am hoping to get answers from users who have done this with success. Because of the smaller form factor, I prefer to get a USB-C "1TB USB Stick" than a "Small sized External SSD". The fact deletion of files from USB stick don't go to recycle bin, does not bother me! Question...

Can anyone tell me for sure, with Windows 10 Backup, if I set it to copy a folder (or single files) each night, if nothing has changed in that folder (or file) does Backup still copy it? I want to be sure that copies to a cloud server are minimized. Edit: Also, if a single file in a folder has...

Long story short, a while ago, I bought and returned a hard drive that still had sensitive information on it including social security number, passwords to online accounts, etc. At the time, I thought that I removed all the information on the hard drive because I quick formatted it a few times...