If you own a PC with Windows Home, you might wonder where some of the Windows features you read about are. Certain features are only available in the Pro version of Windows. To get the pro version ...

Most of us have some rather sensitive files on our PCs. Whether it’s our tax returns, financial records, password lists (seriously, just use a password manager already), or just files you don’t want ...

Several readers responded to last week's column about how Windows 11 automatically encrypts PC data without telling consumers (see tinyurl.com/yv2w9fy4). Those who ...

It doesn’t matter what your primary way of interacting with the digital world looks like, one thing that’s consistently on everyone’s mind is security. Your private information should be private. You ...

Microsoft mainly supplies Windows in two different editions: Home and Professional. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed on many PCs, while the Pro edition is often installed on business devices. This is ...

The good news about Windows 11 automatic encryption is that at least some readers can avoid the problem. In the last two columns, I've warned that Microsoft had set Windows 11 Home and Pro operating ...

There’s a new, more secure way to encrypt files in Windows 11, but it’s only an option for building secure applications, not a replacement for BitLocker. Image: Ascannio/Adobe Stock Windows 10 already ...

For professionals, power users, and remote work setups, Windows 11 Pro offers stability and protection that go beyond ...

After the introduction of Windows 11 24H2, both Windows Pro and Home versions will have encryption enabled automatically. However, if you do not want to use a BitLocker PIN to start their system, we ...