Sending important documents? Learn how to password protect PDFs for extra security using easy steps with Adobe Acrobat and free online tools.

If you have sensitive data you'd like to keep from prying eyes in a Microsoft Excel file, the easiest way to protect it is with Excel's built-in password tools.

Secure your sensitive files on Mac with ease. Learn how to password protect folders on Mac and keep your data safe from prying eyes.

This password-protected folder can store up to three files, but if you have a Microsoft 365 membership, you can use this feature without any restrictions.

Tech guru Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains how to password-protect files or folders in the cloud and on file-sharing platforms like Microsoft Word, OneDrive and Google Drive.

Adding password protection to a PDF can make the file even more secure and is the best practice when sharing any sensitive information.

USB drives, external HDDs, and memory cards—remains the go-to for transferring and backing up data. But these devices are also among the easies ...

Your apps contain a whole lot of data that you might want to keep private. Fortunately, you can lock them up behind a secure password.