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Windows 11's BitLocker encryption permanently locks 3TB of a user's backups — "Filled my PC with more spyware and viruses than I can count"

From as early as Windows Vista, Microsoft's operating systems started shipping with an important security feature called BitLocker. It's a feature designed to protect sensitive data and information ...
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 editor and ...

Microsoft testing Windows 11 batch file security improvements

Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that improve security and performance during batch file or CMD ...
TechSpot

Old BitLocker vulnerability exploited to bypass encryption on updated Windows 11

Facepalm: BitLocker is a full volume encryption feature introduced by Microsoft with Windows Vista. The technology can apparently keep users' data safe thanks to AES and other advanced encryption ...
ZDNet

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

File and folder security is crucial in this day and age. There are apps you can use to heighten the security of your files. These apps are free and available for desktop and mobile devices. The need ...
Computerworld

FAQ: Windows 10 to Windows 11 migration guide

Microsoft will sunset free support and security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. The company has put forth some basic recommendations in its Windows 11 transition guide: Back up your files, ...