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 ...

Microsoft's latest zero-day patch blocks a viral Office document hack - how to protect your PC ASAP

Microsoft's latest zero-day patch blocks a viral Office document hack - how to protect your PC ASAP ...

You Can Turn Your Extra USB Port Into A Master Key - Here's How

Privacy and security concerns are becoming more commonplace as data sharing becomes more commonplace. Here's how to lock down your computer via USB key.

WinRAR path traversal flaw still exploited by numerous hackers

Multiple threat actors, both state-sponsored and financially motivated, are exploiting the CVE-2025-8088 high-severity ...

New Windows Flaw Lets Attackers Bypass Mark of the Web

Microsoft patched a Windows Remote Assistance flaw that lets attackers bypass Mark of the Web, weakening protections against ...
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Notepad gets new features, while it's clobbered by new bug — highlighting everything that's wrong with Microsoft right now

Windows 11's Notepad app has some new features in testing These include a new AI twist and fresh formatting powers It's unfortunate timing, as Notepad has been hit by a new bug in Windows 11, ...
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Windows 11 January Update Breaks Notepad, Snipping Tool and Other Apps

Microsoft's January 2026 security update has broken Windows 11 apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, introducing dual bugs ...