It's common to forget passwords, especially for apps and accounts where you aren't required to put up your passwords daily, like Instagram or X or even your Apple ...

Whether you're new to the Apple ecosystem or have been a loyal part of it since the early days, you probably know just how important your Apple Account (formerly known as an Apple ID) is. From using ...

Windows 11, like its predecessor, includes easy options to encrypt your system drive. With BitLocker device encryption turned on for your PC's system drive, your personal data is safe if your laptop ...

BitLocker locked me out of my PC after a system update, but the recovery key saved me. I found it on my Microsoft account under the device’s details and used it to unlock each encrypted drive. It’s a ...

In a little-noticed change that arrived with iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, Apple re-enabled the option to have a recovery key associated with an Apple ID. The Apple ecosystem ...

Device encryption is a security feature that Microsoft often quietly enables during Windows 11 setup. Sign in with a Microsoft account on a PC with compatible hardware, and the deed is (usually) done.

BitLocker is Windows built-in encryption mechanism that protects your system from unauthorized access and keeps your confidential data safe and secure. If BitLocker is enabled on your Windows PC, you ...